Coo

Drive revenue growth and Membership development
- Manage governance and operations, have strategic financial oversight
- Make key decisions as part of the collaborative executive team

COO

Not for Profit

Full Time, Permanent

Canberra, ACT, 2603

Competitive salary depending on experience

**About the Organisation**
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), is committed to fostering a thriving and trusted food and grocery supply industry that sustains Australia. They are the authoritative voice of the food and grocery supply industry in Australia, with a mission to advocate for the industry's best interests with governments whilst providing valuable services to their members.

**Overview of the Role**
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will play a pivotal role in leading AFGC towards achieving its strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a vital member of the Executive Team, you will also assume the responsibilities of Company Secretary and interact with the Board of Directors on critical financial, governance, membership, and business operational matters.

**Key Focus Areas**
- Revenue Growth and Membership Development
- Strategic Financial Oversight
- Effective Governance
- Operational Efficiency
- People, Culture and Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning and Collaboration

**As the COO of AFGC, you will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities, including**:

- Analysing financial reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Reporting financial performance to the Executive and Board
- Contribute to the development, execution, and monitoring of AFGC's strategic and operational plans and budget
- Oversee and develop the membership, events, sponsorship, partnership, communications and marketing functions
- Serving as Company Secretary, ensuring legal compliance under the Corporations Act 2001
- Acting as Secretariat for Board sub-committees: Finance and Audit Committee, Governance and Risk Committee
- Provide guidance on corporate governance and risk management practices
- Assist with business planning, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strategically overseeing information technology, ensuring alignment with the technology roadmap and robust cybersecurity measures
- Manage HR processes, such as contractual arrangements, inductions, performance reviews, and development
- Manage and lead a team

**Essential Experience & Qualifications**
- Experience managing operations in a not-for-profit business, including finance, administration, IT, and HR
- Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring operational strategies, processes, and structures
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, management, or marketing

**Your Skills**
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and financial statement analysis
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to finding effective solutions
- Excellent people management skills and team leadership abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to work flexibly in a team environment, establish priorities, meet deadlines independently, and deliver operational outcomes

**Your Values**
The AFGC’s values of
**collaboration, innovation, and integrity** are at the core of everything they do, a genuine alignment to their values will be key to your success.

If you are a dynamic leader who thrives in a challenging and collaborative environment, with the skills and experience to drive operational excellence in a not-for-profit setting, we encourage you to
**APPLY** for this pivotal role in shaping the future of Australia's food and grocery supply industry.

Join us in making a difference in the food and grocery sector and help us build a sustainable future for Australia