The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager – Advisory to lead and grow the advisory practice at Directors Australia. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines governance expertise with commercial insight and consulting acumen. Based in Sydney and reporting directly to our CEO, you will work nationally with boards across sectors to deliver high-impact governance outcomes.
If you’re a senior consultant with strong governance experience who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment — and you’re ready to step into a strategic leadership role — we want to hear from you.
About Us
Directors Australia is a national firm specialising in boards. We help our clients govern effectively by delivering the right people, insights and strategies.
* What we do: We provide expert board and governance advisory services and specialist director recruitment.
* Why it matters: Governance makes or breaks organisations — and that affects lives. We exist to help boards make their organisation great.
* Who we work with: Our clients span not-for-profits, government-owned entities, member and industry organisations, private businesses, ASX-listed companies, and APRA-regulated institutions.
With our head office in Brisbane and consultants across the eastern seaboard, our culture is built on professionalism, flexibility, and outcomes. We’re privately owned and purpose-driven.
About the Role
This senior leadership role will see you:
* Lead : Manage a high-performing team of governance consultants and contribute as a member of our Leadership Team.
* Advise : Deliver sophisticated, end-to-end corporate governance advice to boards and executive teams across diverse industries.
* Grow : Drive business development and actively expand our client base through trusted relationships.
* Deliver : Oversee and contribute to projects including board evaluations, skills assessments, governance reviews, and director remuneration advice.
* Shape : Play a key role in refining our methodologies and service offerings.
* Represent : Facilitate board workshops, attend events, and be a trusted voice for governance excellence.
This role requires travel within Australia, regular engagement with Brisbane-based colleagues, and participation in after-hours events and professional development.
About You
You are a confident, commercially minded governance professional with:
* Extensive experience : 10+ years in governance-related roles such as legal, risk, compliance or company secretarial, including 5+ years as a consultant.
* Sharp communication skills : You’re at ease engaging board directors, C-suite executives and business leaders.
* High standards : Your work is client-ready, analytically sound and always polished.
* Leadership credentials : You know how to lead a team, manage performance and mentor others.
* Business development mindset : You understand how to grow a practice through relationships and reputation.
* Tertiary qualifications : In law, commerce, business or a related discipline.
* Emotional intelligence and integrity : You know when to listen, how to influence, and the importance of confidentiality. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. This role is based in Sydney with flexible working arrangements.
FURTHER INFORMATION / APPLICATIONS
Please contact Brad Booth for a confidential discussion on 0427 670 626 or alternatively submit your CV and a cover letter to
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