Executive Director of Strategic Operations

1 month ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Hays Recruitment Full time

At Yumba-Meta Limited, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

About Our Client

Our client is a non-for-profit charity established in 1973. Yumba-Meta Limited provides secure and affordable accommodation options and culturally appropriate support services to vulnerable people, particularly First Nations people.

The Role

The COO will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organisation and overseeing Yumba-Meta Ltd's ongoing operations. This includes ensuring operational excellence and integration across programs, finance, people and culture, marketing and communications, and IT, as well as exploring avenues for increased revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will provide strategic leadership for the organisation and oversee Yumba-Meta Ltd's ongoing operations.
  2. Ensure operational excellence and integration across programs, finance, people and culture, marketing and communications, and IT.
  3. Explore avenues for increased revenue generation.
  4. Ensure timely and high-standard internal and external accountabilities relating to the organisation's funding and statutory bodies.
  5. Contribute to initiatives aimed at strengthening YML's capability to improve life outcomes for First Nations people and other vulnerable groups.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in leading and strategically guiding a diverse team to achieve key objectives.
  • Robust leadership capabilities, coupled with excellent internal and external stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A track record of demonstrated success in similar roles.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

Hays Recruitment is proud to partner with Yumba-Meta Limited in sourcing exceptional talent for this critical leadership role.



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