Interim Leadership & Advisory
Experienced leadership support when continuity, clarity, and confidence matter most.
Periods of transition can place significant pressure on organisations, teams, and leaders. Whether managing unexpected vacancies, planned transitions, growth, or complex change, having experienced leadership support in place can stabilise operations and maintain momentum.
At Ma Collective, we provide interim leadership and advisory support to community services and government organisations - stepping in quickly to provide stability, clarity, and practical leadership when it’s needed most.
When interim leadership or advisory support is helpful
Organisations often engage us during periods such as:
Executive or senior leadership vacancies
Planned or unplanned leave
Organisational change, growth, or restructure
Increased operational or regulatory pressure
Complex people or performance challenges
Board or executive transitions
Our role is to provide steady leadership while supporting longer-term solutions.
Our services
We provide flexible interim and advisory support aligned to your organisational needs and context.
Services include:
Interim executive and senior leadership roles (e.g. CEO, COO, HR, Quality, or Practice leadership)
Acting leadership support during transition or recruitment
Strategic and operational advisory support
Leadership support alongside change, audit, or improvement initiatives
We work at both strategic and operational levels to support continuity and progress.
Our approach
We integrate quickly, respectfully, and professionally. Our approach is grounded in strong leadership practice, procedural fairness, and a deep understanding of community services and government environments. We work to:
Maintain operational stability and clear decision-making
Support and lead teams with confidence and care
Build trust with staff, boards, and stakeholders
Strengthen systems, processes, and ways of working
Prepare organisations for sustainable leadership beyond the interim period
Our focus is on leaving organisations stronger than we found them.
The difference we make
Continuity of leadership during periods of uncertainty
Reduced risk and disruption during transitions
Clear, confident leadership for teams and stakeholders
Practical progress on priorities that cannot be paused
Improved readiness for permanent leadership arrangements
Crisis and communication management
Complementary services
Interim leadership is often most effective when supported by broader organisational work, including:
Leadership Coaching & Development – Supporting leaders stepping into new or expanded roles
People & Workplace Support – Managing performance, conflict, and complex people matters
Quality & Practice Audits - Independent insight into systems, practice and risk to support confident leadership decisions
Change & Organisational Alignment – Supporting structured, people-focused change
Explore what’s possible
Leadership transitions don’t need to slow progress or create uncertainty. With experienced interim leadership and advisory support, organisations can maintain momentum, support their people, and move forward with confidence. Let’s explore how we can support your organisation.