Chief Operations Officer

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Dining & accommodation packaging

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

DJAARA leads strategic transformation at the executive level, reporting to the CEO and Group Executive Leadership Team, and shaping the organisation’s long-term ambitions.

You will oversee People and Capability, Information Technology, Creative Hub, and Events and Venues, driving capability, governance and performance while aligning resources with DJAARA’s strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Significant senior executive experience overseeing organisation-wide services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and change programs.
• Strong governance, risk management and compliance capabilities.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure delivery.
• Commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead People and Capability, Information Technology, Creative Hub, and Events and Venues.
• Shape functions and strengthen organisational capability.
• Translate strategy into action and drive performance across your portfolio.
• Oversee planning, governance and budgeting for your portfolio.
• Develop managers and ensure effective delivery of priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategy execution

People leadership

Financial acumen

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Management or related field

Job description

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 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.

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

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.

Applications closing on Sunday 8 November 2026.