Executive Officer, Finance and Corporate Services 

Windsor Group has been commissioned by Australian Counselling Association to manage this important assignment. Windsor Group is a profit-for-purpose providing expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across nonprofit, commercial and government sectors.  

ACA serves as a cornerstone for the counselling community, ensuring accreditation, professional development and growth, ethical conduct, and high standards in education and practice. We believe in creating a transparent and accountable framework through a consistent Code of Conduct and comprehensive Scope of Practice. 

Beyond regulatory functions, ACA actively supports the continuous professional growth of our members, promoting ongoing education and training, creating employment opportunities, and engaging in research initiatives to enhance and promote counselling practices. ACA stands firm in its commitment to guiding practitioners throughout their professional journey and remains dedicated to shaping the landscape of the counselling profession, ensuring a trustworthy and proficient workforce for the individuals and communities they support. 

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Windsor Group and Australian Counselling Association are both committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications for the position of Executive Officer, Finance and Corporate Services will be assessed on merit and selected applicants invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicants whose written application and interview responses best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Australian Counselling Association is a peak body organisation that has been experiencing solid growth in their membership base over recent years. Currently sitting around 17,000 with a prediction this will double over the next 5years. FTE count has risen from 10 to 14 over the last 4 years to be able to service the growing membership. This newly created Executive Officer position is needed to be part of leadership team as a result of a restructure and constitutional changes currently being undertaken. ACA has recently gone through digital transformation upgrading IT, database and website – still in stabilisation mode. 

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s corporate and financial governance ensure corporate governance and legal compliance is adhered. This is a leadership role to help position ACA for continued growth and stability aligned with our strategic pillars and forward direction. 

Supporting and assisting the CEO, the Executive Officer provides leadership across ACA and its industry to ensure ACA is effectively developing and achieving its strategic objectives, by: 

• delivery of services and projects to benefit members;  
• operational policies, processes and systems to ensure efficiency and sustainability;  
• and impactful communications, outreach and advocacy. 

The important areas of focus for this role are: 

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management 
• Contribute to implementation, evaluation, and adaptation of the ACA Strategic Plan 
• Advocate & provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise for ACA submissions  
• Membership Attraction, Retention, Management and Analysis 

This role requires flexible working hours for occasional weekend work and regular interstate and possible international travel. Executive Officer will be required to work from the head office.

Position Description

• Qualifications – CPA or CA qualified. 
• Senior level financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, asset management, insurance, reporting and legal issues  
• Sound stakeholder relationship management – ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships with ACA’s stakeholders including key government, non-government and statutory agencies, ACA membership and philanthropic organisations 
• People leadership experience in building capacity in team with strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills on multiple levels. 
• Solid experience in NFP and the ability to be ‘hands on’ & own Finance & Corporate Services 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Financial management including budget preparation and control 
• Exp. with boards, reporting and presentation 
• Relevant governance & compliance understanding 
• Exceptional attention to detail and administrative capabilities 
• Proactive in approach with proven outcomes in project work 
• Experience in membership-based organisation is a bonus 
• Strong presentation skills and ability to talk to a varied audience 
• Ability to work independently, and within a team with strong initiative and organisational skills 
• Demonstrated strategic planning and operational implementation 

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes: 

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format) 
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role 

Submit your application quoting reference number AOEOFC to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information please contact Adam Oakhill on 07 3211 0001. Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day. 

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