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Chief Operating Officer

Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

Lead enterprise operations across a national service portfolio including employment, education, housing, and social services to strengthen performance, accountability, and service integration.

Role type

Senior executive Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Builds

Integrated national service portfolio and operational foundations for sustainable community impact

Domain

Social services / Human services / Employment and education

Required skills

Enterprise operations leadership, financial and operational judgement, contract management, regulated environment experience, change management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, strategic planning, performance reporting, team leadership

Preferred skills

Experience in human services, employment, or education sectors, track record of leading complex multi-service operations, ability to navigate complexity and drive substantial change

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO to deliver sustainable community impact, lead four General Managers, strengthen contract and financial performance, develop leadership capability, embed effective processes and controls, translate strategic priorities into practical action, strengthen government and stakeholder relationships

Seniority

Senior, executive level