chief operating officer

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beaumont People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Organisation
The NSW Rural Fire Service Benevolent Fund (RFSBF) is a public benevolent institution, registered with the ACNC, providing practical assistance to RFS members (serving and former) and their families in times of loss, injury, illness, financial hardship or challenging personal circumstances. Established from the generosity shown after the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, the Fund complements support by other entities, including under Workers Compensation arrangements.

The Role
This is the first employee of the RFSBF and reporting to the Chair, the Chief Operating Officer (and Company Secretary) is accountable to the Board for implementing the strategic plan, overseeing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal and state legislative and regulatory requirements for charities and companies limited by guarantee.

This is a unique role where you will be responsible for standing up the systems and processes of the RFSBF where you will closely with key stakeholders to ensure success.

Key internal stakeholders include the Chair and Board, RFS members and the RFS Chaplaincy Service. Key external relationships are the Office of the RFS Commissioner, the Minister's Office, government departments, emergency services agencies, sponsors/donors, auditors, suppliers/service providers and various external committees.

About You
You will be energised by a start up role and the opportunity that the impactful work of the RFSBF provides. Your experience will encompass:

  • Tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline; proven experience as a COO or equivalent senior leader with experience in business improvement and systems development;
  • High-level leadership, communication and stakeholder skills and success building high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of not-for-profit operations, governance, compliance and fundraising;
  • Appreciation for volunteer-based community services;
  • Current Driver's Licence; ability to travel; ability to obtain and maintain required probity checks.

Located at the RFS Office in Olympic Park, Sydney a hybrid work model is on offer.

How To Apply
To request a Candidate Briefing Document or a confidential conversation, please contact Liska Turner at Beaumont People ).

To apply, upload your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disability or barriers to employment. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application, please let us know and we'll work with you to make it happen.



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