Senior Business Operations Director

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $200,000 - $240,000
Operational Leadership Role

This leadership position is focused on driving operational excellence and business performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset and be able to lead cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide executive-level leadership across all corporate operations functions, ensuring effective management of resources and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth and innovation, working closely with the CEO and executive team.
  • Collaborate with general managers to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across divisions.
  • Lead risk and compliance functions, ensuring policies and mitigation strategies are in place to maintain business continuity and organisational resilience.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, representing the organisation with credibility and professionalism.
  • Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the organisation's values, while developing and mentoring future leaders.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an accomplished and influential leader, with a proven ability to navigate complexity and deliver meaningful results in dynamic environments. They will bring strategic insight, sound commercial judgement, and a practical hands-on leadership style. Key qualities include integrity, authenticity, trust, empathy, and confidence.

Essential Requirements

  • Australian citizenship
  • Current Australian Government Security Clearance (Negative Vetting 2 preferred) or willingness to obtain one
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills

Additional Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in business, human resources, government, or a related field. MBA preferred
  • Current Company Directors Course qualification or ability to acquire one
  • Minimum 10 years' senior or executive management experience in a relevant field
  • Strong strategic thinking and execution capability
  • Proven experience in change leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration

About This Opportunity

This role offers a comprehensive handover with the outgoing COO, enabling a smooth and informed transition into the role. You will be ably supported by a strong, dedicated team of senior managers and support staff.

Our Organisation

Established in 2012, our company is a 100% Australian-owned enterprise supporting clients across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our integrity, excellence, and innovation, which ensures tailored delivery to our valued clients and creates long-term partnerships.

Our Values

Respect, Trust, Agility, and Humility define us as an organisation and guide our services. Our creative ideas and innovation ensure we deliver exceptional results and build lasting relationships.

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