Senior Executive for Organisational Excellence

2 weeks ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Tradewind Australia Full time

**About Us**

We are Tradewind Australia, a community-led organisation driven by the strength of women's law, authority, and culture. We deliver vital health, social, and cultural services, fostering empowerment, resilience, and positive change within our communities.

Our values centre around the importance of collaboration, respect, and a trauma-informed approach to ensure cultural sensitivity and holistic care. We strive to create more opportunities and better choices for our communities through these guiding principles.

**Job Description**

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic leadership and transformation of our corporate services. This position involves streamlining operations, enhancing systems, and ensuring efficient service delivery to meet our vision and objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Operational Excellence:
    • Lead operational functions across the organisation, including administration, HR, and IT. Enhance efficiency, optimise processes, and champion innovation and best practices.
    • Cultivate a positive, collaborative workplace culture aligned with our mission. Foster open communication and teamwork across all departments.
  • Strategic Leadership:
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to execute our strategic plan. Mentor and guide a high-performing management team to deliver exceptional results.
  • Financial Oversight:
    • Partner with the CFO to maintain robust financial controls, budgeting, and reporting processes. Ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk & Compliance:
    • Oversee quality assurance systems. Proactively manage risks and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and policy standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, funders, and community members. Represent us at board meetings and strategic forums.

**Requirements**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A proven track record in senior management.
  • Strong strategic planning and operational management skills.
  • An exceptional ability to lead, mentor, and inspire diverse teams.
  • Solid experience with compliance, risk management, and the not-for-profit sector.
  • Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to deliver clear, concise reports.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded).

**Benefits**

We offer a competitive salary, negotiable based on experience ($140,000 - $180,000 per annum), 11.5% superannuation, and salary packaging benefits. You will also enjoy generous leave entitlements, including retention bonuses, and the opportunity to work with a values-driven organisation making a real difference.

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