Chief Operating Officer

1 week ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Ruah Full time

We have a new and exciting opportunity to work as the Chief Operating Officer in our partnership with the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) based in the Adelaide. The role will work closely with the AAEH's CEO to establish national operations for the AAEH.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of organisational strategy, operations and planning, supporting the Board and CEO in building and leading a high performing team capable of achieving our mission and overseeing administrative functions.

The Chief Operating Officer will demonstrate flexibility in organising and undertaking work; show a high degree of initiative, independence and resourcefulness; exhibit excellent communication and relational skills; and demonstrate thoughtfulness and intelligence in decision making.

This position can be located anywhere in Australia with preference for a location that is geographically close to working with the CEO in Adelaide.

This position requires the ability to work from a virtual/home office location without the standard support available at a business office.

**Employment context**

While employed by Ruah, there is an intention to transition the employer of this position to be the AAEH in time which you will help pave the way for.

**What do we offer?**
- An opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
- A salary for this role is available** up to** **$135,289 **_(inclusive of base, super and leave loading)_
- Flexible working hours and office locations along with working from home support.
- The opportunity to help end homelessness in Australian communities.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

- Commitment to ending homelessness
- Lead a small and capable team to deliver AAEH projects, education and resources, consultancy and advocacy.
- High level verbal and written communication skills, sound judgement and discretion
- Ability to engage and lead a small, diverse team
- Financial management skills including managing budgets, forecasts, working with bookkeepers and auditors Project management skills (relationships, scope, budget, timeframe, reporting)
- Competent appropriate ICT skills in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and SharePoint
- Providing support to boards/committees (including preparing papers for discussion or decision)
- The ability to work with limited supervision

**How to apply**

For further information or a confidential discussion about the position please contact:
**Jayne Taylor, **Senior Consultant at Talenting - Office: (08) 6219 7101, Mobile: 0402 524 293.
- Ruah and the AAEH reserve the right to close or extend the advertising period based on applicant interest and suitability. _

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the communities we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.



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