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From commander to coach! Gone are the days of command-and-control leadership. Today's employees value autonomy and trust. Managers who act as mentors, not taskmasters, can help boost employee engagement and create a healthy atmosphere. With AI handling many managerial tasks going forward, the role of leaders has transformed. They are now essential for embodying humancentric principles such as mentoring, guiding and decision-making. Interim Executives who are adopting this mentor/coach style say they are moving away from role-based to skills-based approaches. Their focus on skills development is shifting from functional to human skills like critical thinking, vision, mentorship, guidance and stakeholder engagement. For more themes on how leaders are working today and all things Interim Executive, please download our 2025 Interim Executive Survey here - https://lnkd.in/g5Yw63wH Caroline McAuliffe Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Francesca Conquest Grace Atkinson Suzanne Mulvihill Madeleine Stuart-Wright India Wilson Alicia Wilson #interim #interimexecutive #interimsurvey #work #leadership #humancentric #coaching #mentoring

We’re proud to be an affiliate partner of the WIL Group - Worldwide Interim Leadership! It is great to collaborate with such a respected and forward-thinking organisation whose values and commitment align so closely with ours. This partnership connects us to a global network of top-tier Interim Executives, giving us access to industry expertise, resources and insights. Being part of the WIL Group also means our thought leadership and capabilities are now visible worldwide, amplifying our impact and enabling us to support clients across borders with agility and excellence. Please reach out to the team to discuss international Interim Executive solutions: Sydney - Caroline McAuliffe Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Grace Atkinson Melbourne - Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Francesca Conquest #interimexecutive #interim #international #partnership #worldwide

SES Band 2 - First Assistant Secretary! The First Assistant Secretary, Digital Transformation and Delivery Division (FAS DTDD) provides vision and leadership in developing and implementing information technology initiatives that align with the government’s policy and reform agenda and the department’s business strategy and objectives. As part of the Digital Services executive team, led by the Chief Digital Information Officer, the FAS DTDD role supports the planning and implementation of Budget, government and organisational ICT measures, with a current focus on the Aged Care Transformation Program. The Division supports the department’s business process owners to improve operational effectiveness, service quality and maximise returns from ICT investments. To read more about this role and to apply, please click here - https://lnkd.in/g62TE6Kz Claire Crawford Daniel Nicholls Bronwen Kerr #executiveopportunity #firstassistantsecretary #digitaltransformation #delivery #government #executivesearch

What a night! Last night we celebrated 15 years of our Interim Executive Survey! It was an incredible evening filled with excitement, connection and reflection on the journey we have shared with our amazing clients and candidates. A huge thank you to our inspiring guest speaker, Katherine Wannan from Deloitte, who brought a fresh perspective and energy to the room, and to our phenomenal interim team! Your passion and dedication are why we have hit this incredible milestone. Here's to the next 15! Caroline McAuliffe Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Grace Atkinson Francesca Conquest David Evans Nick Waterworth 🦘 Robert Atkinson Claire Crawford Dani White Daniel Nicholls Jocelyn Hinder Jen D'Arcy-Smith Chris Grant Suzanne Mulvihill Alison Myatt Bronwen Kerr Jen Rappell India Wilson Madeleine Stuart-Wright Georgina Southwell Mia Son Erin Gillan Lizzie Wynter Alicia Wilson #celebrate #event #team #milestone #interimexecutive #interimexecutivesurvey #fifteenyears

It is here! We are so proud to announce the release of the 2025 Interim Executive Survey.   This marks 15 years of continuous research into the evolution of Australia’s Interim Executive market. With insights from nearly 900 senior professionals, this year’s report not only captures the current state of interim leadership but also offers a forward-looking view of the next 15 years, informed by longitudinal data and emerging global trends. DOWNLOAD NOW - https://lnkd.in/g5Yw63wH Caroline McAuliffe Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Francesca Conquest Grace Atkinson Suzanne Mulvihill India Wilson Madeleine Stuart-Wright Alicia Wilson #interimexecutive #interim #interimsurvey #survey #australiandata #trends

Celebrating loyalty, connection and growth! One of the most anticipated events in our calendar, the annual ‘5 and Up’ lunch, was bigger and better than ever this year. A big thank you to Nick Waterworth 🦘 for hosting this special tradition that brings together team members from Ambition, AccountAbility and Watermark who’ve been with the group for 5+ years. It is such a nice way of saying thank you to those who’ve shown incredible dedication and helped shape our culture. This year, we celebrated over 25 colleagues who have reached this milestone. To mark the occasion, we added a collaborative think-tank session before the lunch, sparking great ideas and even greater conversations. The day was a perfect reflection of what makes our group so special! #celebrate #loyalty #milestone #dedication #culture

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the 2025 Interim Executive Survey!   This marks 15 years of Watermark’s commitment to uncovering the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s Interim Executive market. This milestone edition is more than a report, it’s a celebration of the professionals who choose to lead differently!   What’s inside this year’s survey: 🔹15 years of insights, data and trends on the Interim Executive market 🔹Predictions for the next 15 years 🔹The demographics and motivators of Interim Executives 🔹The types of work they undertake and the value they deliver 🔹Insights into the macro environment shaping executive decisions 🔹Exclusive analysis from Watermark, the trusted voice in the Australian interim space   Whether you're an executive, a business leader or simply curious about the future of flexible leadership, this report is your go-to guide.   Stay tuned! The full report drops very soon.    To download our 2024 edition and other thought leadership pieces, please click here - https://lnkd.in/gymKhnC3 Caroline McAuliffe Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Francesca Conquest Grace Atkinson Suzanne Mulvihill Madeleine Stuart-Wright India Wilson Alicia Wilson #interimexecutive #interimsurvey #fifteenyears #data #staytuned #comingsoon #thoughtleadership

Proud to support Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) as a Silver Sponsor for their Global Summit on Leadership! This is a unique chance to engage with top leaders from Asia Pacific, uncover valuable regional insights, network and hear panels and talks from world-class leaders shaping the future of business and leadership. We can't wait to attend this event. Join us! Please register using the below link: 📍Sydney | 🗓️ 1-2 September | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3FzhsJp  Sarah Mortimer #leadership #globalsummit #partnership #executivesearch

Shape the future of communities in Sydney and NSW! For over 90 years, Fresh Hope Communities (FHC) has existed to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home. This includes retirement living, residential aged care, respite settings, as well as conference and outdoor adventure experiences for school and community groups, and more recently, affordable housing. Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive leads a dedicated team of 1,000 people across Sydney and NSW. The Chief Executive will be aligned to the mission, values and ethos of FHC and CCNSW and foster a high performing culture where FHC residents and clients are treated with dignity and respect, and quality care that is person-centred. The role will be accountable for delivering strategic and operational initiatives, balancing the current and future needs and goals of FHC, ensuring sound financial stewardship, effective stakeholder management and compliance with all governance, legal and regulatory requirements within a changing and dynamic industry environment. To read more about this role and to apply, please click here - https://lnkd.in/gZTZdyzp Jocelyn Hinder Alison Myatt #executiveopportunity #executivesearch #ceo #chiefexecutiveofficer #communities

🔹 Lead evidence-based evaluation of reforms and programs with strategic national significance 🔹 Lead a comprehensive research program to shape operational policy and practice and support better participant outcomes The Branch Manager, Participant Outcomes, Evidence & Evaluation is an SES Band 1 position, reporting to the General Manager Policy and Practice Leadership. The Policy and Practice Leadership Division is responsible for operational policy and practice settings for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), informed by the evidence base and evaluation of participant experience and outcomes. This leadership position will inform the strategic planning of the NDIA’s priorities and strategic direction and has responsibility for the NDIA’s Participant Outcomes Framework and the Agency’s program of research and evaluation to improve participant experience and outcomes.  This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep understanding of evaluation, research, and outcomes measurement to inform policy and practice. To read more about this role and to apply, please click here - https://lnkd.in/gTkWXPWx Chris Grant Bronwen Kerr Mia Son #executivesearch #executiveopportunity #branchmanager #disability #policyandpractice