Chief Operations Officer

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Ab Sec NSWChild, Familyand Community Peak Aboriginal Corporationisthepeak Aboriginalorganisationin the NSW child and family welfare sector.
We provide an Aboriginal perspective on child protection and out-of-home care policy to the NSW Governmentand support the Aboriginal community-controlled sectortodeliver effective services for Aboriginal children and families.
We are a not-for-profit, incorporated community organisation, governed by an all-Aboriginalboard.
THE OPPORTUNITY The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key executive leader responsible for translating Ab Sec's strategic direction into operational success.
The COO ensures the organisation's infrastructure, systems, and people are aligned and optimised to deliver on Ab Sec's mission and objectives.
The role is also responsible for driving alignment across all project activities to organisational strategy, overseeing project leads and fostering collaboration across teams.
The COO works closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board to ensure a high-performing, values-led organisation that is resilient, culturally strong, and delivers positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership & Support - Partner with the CEO to drive the delivery of Ab Sec's strategic and operational plans, while contributing to strategy development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Project & Team Oversight - Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the project team, ensuring projects are aligned with organisational goals and delivered effectively through cross-team coordination.
Operational Excellence - Lead integrated planning across functions, ensuring operational policies, systems, and processes are in place to support compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Business Development & Sector Engagement - Identify strategic business opportunities and represent sector-wide interests by raising key challenges and opportunities to the CEO.
Organisational Capability & Culture - Champion initiatives that build organisational capability, improve internal effectiveness, and foster a values-led, collaborative culture.
What you'll bring Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and the rights of Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
Executive-level leadership experience managing diverse operational and/or project delivery functions.
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver organisational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead organisational transformation and manage change collaboratively.
High-level interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning capability.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Why Ab Sec? When you join Ab Sec, you become part of a passionate team advocating for a better future for our communities.
We offer: A culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace Ongoing professional development and support Opportunities to lead systemic change across NSW Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.
To obtain a position description detailing full accountabilities and selection criteria, please visit our website: Full-time 35-hour week based in Redfern (location flexible for right candidate) Salary: SCHADS Level 8 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience (not-for-profit salary packaging available) Hybrid work arrangement in a supportive and friendly work environment How to apply: Address all selection criteria outlined in the position description, demonstrating your skills and experience to secure an interview.
Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a current resume (not more than 5 pages) by email to: (emailprotected) Note: if applicants do not address the selection criteria, the application will not be considered for an interview.
Application closes: Friday, 15th August 2025 Enquiries about the position: Contact the People & Culture team by email: (emailprotected) Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a chief operation officer? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector? How many years of people management experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have with change management? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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