Chief Operating Officer

3 weeks ago

Inner West Council, Australia Beaumont People Full time

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About the organisation:
The Shepherd Centre (TSC) is a renowned for purpose organisation dedicated to supporting children with hearing loss and their families. For over 50 years, they have empowered children to listen, speak, and thrive, offering specialised programs from early intervention to mentoring for school-aged children.

They support over 900 families across Australia and provide global assistance through their HearHub platform. Join a compassionate, innovative, and family-friendly environment that values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

The Role:
They are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead their financial strategy and operations. As a strategic partner to the Executive Team and Board of Directors, you will drive financial sustainability in practices embedded in processes, reports and advice. Your expertise in strategic finance within a well-defined governance framework, your ability to develop and execute operational plans to achieve TSC's strategic objectives and your commercial insights will support TSC's mission and growth.

The COO will lead the Finance team, People & Culture, Governance and Facilities functions with support in each of those areas. Of note, governance extends organisation wide and is not confined to financial controls. The COO will work closely with the Board and relevant committees. Evidence of strategic experience is key.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement long-term financial strategies.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Manage cash flow, investments, and capital expenditure.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Maintain compliance with regulations and mitigate financial risks.
  • Support revenue generation efforts.
  • Lead and mentor the People and Culture, Finance, Governance and the Property division.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including the Board, auditors, and funding organisations.
  • Develop and implement People and Culture policies, practices and strategies.
  • Oversee the maintenance and operational of all TSC properties and develop long term facility and property planning.
Required Experience and Skills:
  • 8+ years in financial leadership roles.
  • Board exposure and reporting.
  • Strong, current knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and financial management.
  • Proven strategic planning, risk management and operational performance skills.
  • Excellent financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.
  • Proficiency with financial software systems.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
  • Proactive, action-oriented, innovative, and self-driven attitude.
  • Commitment to empowering children with hearing loss.
  • Experience working with NDIS or an understanding of its role in funding services.
Essential Qualifications:
  • Degree in finance, business, or economics.
  • Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)/Chartered Accountant (CA).
  • Legal right to work in Australia.
  • Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check and NDIS Worker Check.
How to apply:

Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of The Shepherd Centre.
Applications will be reviewed as received, please submit your interest no later than the 21st of March. Successful applicants will be contacted for further discussion.

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume. A cover letter will be required if shortlisted.
If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please direct them to Rhonda Newman - rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au .

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
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