Chief Business Officer

2 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

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Location: Batemans Bay (with travel to Canberra as required)

Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Salary: Executive package, commensurate with experience

Lead. Shape. Strengthen.

We are proud to partner with SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corporation, a registered National Regulatory System for Community Housing Providers (NRSCH) and Aboriginal Community Housing provider (ACHP). SEARMS has served Aboriginal communities in regional NSW and the ACT since 2003, providing housing and tenancy management services to the Aboriginal Housing Officer and other Aboriginal organisations.

SEARMS is searching for a dedicated, values-aligned Chief Business Officer (CBO) to guide and support their core corporate service functions. This is a rare opportunity for a leader who thrives on building strong teams, fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, and combining strategic vision with practical, hands-on expertise in corporate services, human resources, workplace health and safety, governance, and quality assurance.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CBO will drive operational excellence across SEARMS, ensuring the team meet their legal, compliance, and operational obligations as a community housing provider and employer. You will embed culturally safe, trauma-informed practices across systems, and lead initiatives that build organisational capability for long-term sustainability.

Key Focus Areas

  • Human Resources Leadership – Lead strategic HR, workforce development, performance management, and employee relations to attract and retain top talent.
  • WHS Compliance – Maintain robust safety systems, ensure compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Critical Incident Management – Oversee incident planning, response, review, and reporting.
  • Organisational Quality & Governance – Ensure policy frameworks, compliance registers, and governance systems are current, effective, and audit-ready.
  • Leadership & Corporate Services – Lead a high-performing Corporate Services team, delivering exceptional business support.
  • Business Operations – Manage grants, oversee brand and communications, and represent SEARMS at sector forums and events.

What You'll Bring
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in HR leadership, WHS compliance, and organisational development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in critical incident response and risk management.
  • Experience in a community-controlled, Aboriginal, or not-for-profit environment.
  • Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural safety principles in the workplace.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join SEARMS?

At SEARMS, the team are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe housing services and strengthening Aboriginal community housing capacity. As CBO, you will have the platform to make a significant impact — shaping systems, building internal capacity, and ensuring the organisation remains a leader in their field.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelExecutive
Employment type
  • Employment typeOther
Job function
  • Job functionBusiness Development and Sales
  • IndustriesTechnology, Information and Media

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