Chief Corporate Operations Officer

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation; Greater Bendigo; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Training and career development

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Salary packaging for dining and accom

Attractive remuneration commensurate

Résumé du poste

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation is seeking three executive leaders to join the Group Executive Leadership Team as Chief Corporate Operations Officer. You will guide People and Capability, IT, Creative Hub, and Events and Venues, translating strategy into actionable plans with the CEO and Board.

You’ll drive performance, governance and organisational capability, shaping the future direction while aligning with Dja Dja Wurrung values and cultural safety.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate strategy into action.
• Experience overseeing organisation-wide services and leading complex change.
• Experience building a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace.
• Strong governance, risk management and budgeting capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead People and Capability, Information Technology, Creative Hub and Events and Venues.
• Translate strategy into action with the CEO and Board to deliver priorities.
• Drive governance, performance and organisational effectiveness across the portfolio.
• Develop and support managers to strengthen accountability and results.

Connaissances

Senior executive experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Governance and compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety and self-determination

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in Business or related discipline

Description du poste

Are you a strategic leader ready to shape what comes nextby bringing people, ideas and opportunities together? Then join us at DJAARA!

• Full-Time Position (38 hours per week)
  
• 3 Year executive agreement
  
• Not for profit salary packaging options
  
• Remuneration commensurate with experience

About DJAARA

At DJAARA, thefuture holds exciting possibilities. With a proud legacy, a unique purpose anda growing range of opportunities ahead, we’re continuing to build on what we’veachieved and explore what’s possible for the future.

Our work createsopportunities to make a lasting difference for Djaara people, Country andCommunity. As we look ahead, there is enormous potential to continue to growour impact, embrace new ideas and take our work in exciting new directions.

We’re looking forthree executive leaders to bring their experience, ideas and ambition to thisnext chapter. These are opportunities to shape what comes next, turnpossibilities into action and contribute to work that is meaningful, purpose-driven,and leaves a lasting legacy.

About the Role

As the Chief Corporate Operations Officer, you’ll be a key member ofthe Dja Dja Wurrung Group Executive Leadership Team, working with the CEO andExecutive Leadership Team to deliver organisational priorities and support the DJAARA’slong-term aspirations.

You’ll lead People and Capability, Information Technology,Creative Hub, and Events and Venues. This is an opportunity to shape thesefunctions, strengthen organisational capability and ensure people, systems andresources support DJAARA’s strategic direction.

You’ll lead planning, performance and governance across yourportfolio, support and develop managers, and drive initiatives that improveorganisational effectiveness.

Working with the CEO, Board and operational leaders, you’llhelp translate strategy into action and support strong, sustainable performance.

About you

You’re an experienced executive leader who can translatestrategy into action, lead diverse functions and deliver measurableorganisational outcomes.

You bring strong operational and financial acumen, soundjudgement and the ability to balance strategic priorities with effectivedelivery. You know how to build capable teams, strengthen accountability andidentify opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance.

You’re confident working with executives, Boards and diversestakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing decisions. Youlead collaboratively, embrace continuous improvement and understand theimportance of cultural safety, and Djaara cultural values and authority.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiaryqualifications in Business, Business Management, Human Resources or arelated discipline.
• Significantsenior executive experience overseeing organisation-wide services andleading complex change.
• Experienceleading multidisciplinary teams and building a safe, engaged andhigh-performing workplace.
• Strongfinancial and operational acumen, including budget management and resourceplanning.
• Experienceimproving systems, implementing technology and driving continuousimprovement.
• Stronggovernance, risk management and compliance capabilities.
• Excellentstakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Acommitment to Aboriginal self-determination, cultural safety and Dja DjaWurrung values and aspirations.

Experience in an Aboriginal organisation, Traditional OwnerCorporation, Native Title body or community-controlled organisation would behighly regarded however not essential. Knowledge of government funding,Aboriginal community governance, Treaty or Yoorrook would also be valuable.

What DJAARA Offers.

At DJAARA, you can contribute to meaningful work whilebuilding your career and enjoying benefits that support your wellbeing andwork-life balance.

• Meaningfuland rewarding work that contributes to positive outcomes for thecommunity.
• Trainingand career development opportunities.
• Not-for-profitsalary packaging options, including eligible personal expenses.
• Additionalsalary packaging options for eligible dining and accommodation expenses.
• Flexiblework options, with work-life balance actively encouraged.
• Accessto a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Anattractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Need more information?

If you require additional information, please contact CassandraLewis for a yarn at ***@djadjawurrung.com.au

The Position Description which can be found athttps://djadjawurrung.com.au/gunga-jobs/ will also provide further informationincluding the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purposeof the position.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and bewilling to undergo the required pre-employment checks and fit-for-workassessment.

Applicationsclosing on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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