Executive Officer

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Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sydney CBD office access

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Leadership role with CEO & Board

Lead corporate services function

Resumo da oferta

ACCAN, Australia's peak national consumer advocacy organisation for communications, seeks an experienced executive to lead operational and corporate services. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive governance, financial management, risk oversight and strategic delivery to support ACCAN's mission.

You will partner with the CEO and Board, translate strategic plans into operating priorities, and lead a hands-on corporate services function across ICT, procurement, facilities, HR and WHS in a hybrid

Qualificações

• Experience leading operational or corporate services functions.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into operational priorities and outcomes.
• Financial management capability in not-for-profit contexts.
• Experience supporting a board and knowledge of governance, risk and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with the CEO to develop and implement strategic and annual operating plans.
• Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and internal controls.
• Manage governance processes, board and committee support and statutory compliance.
• Lead risk management and organisational improvement initiatives.
• Develop and report on business cases and proposals.
• Oversee corporate services operations including ICT, procurement, facilities, HR and WHS.
• Manage external providers, grants and funding arrangements.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Financial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Board support

Formação académica

Business / Finance / Governance degree or equivalent senior experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• National consumer body advocating for better communications and services


• Report to the CEO in this operational executive leadership opportunity


• Full-time Sydney based role, with some hybrid options

The Organisation

The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) is Australia’s peak national consumer advocacy organisation for communications working to achieve trusted, accessible, inclusive, affordable and available communications and digital services for all Australians.

ACCAN exists to improve outcomes for all Australians including those who are vulnerable, small businesses, and community focussed not-for-profits through advocacy, policy development and stakeholder engagement. With a strong focus on representing community interests and driving positive change, ACCAN plays an important role in influencing policy, regulation and industry decision-making. Their work covers a broad range of issues from consumer protection and communications infrastructure to digital services.

Benefits & Culture

• Sydney CBD office location


• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office


• Hands-on leadership position, working closely with the CEO and Board


• Lead a corporate services function supporting a purpose-driven organisation

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the organisation's operational and corporate services functions, ensuring effective systems, governance and financial management to support the delivery of its strategic plan. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for;

• Partnering with the CEO to develop and implement strategic and annual operating plans


• Overseeing financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and internal controls


• Managing governance processes, board and committee support and statutory compliance


• Leading risk management and organisational improvement initiatives


• Developing and reporting on business cases and proposals


• Overseeing corporate services operations, including ICT, procurement, facilities, HR and WHS


• Managing external providers, grants and funding arrangements

Skills Required

You will be an experienced executive officer or similar, or aspirational hands-on COO with a strong understanding of organisational governance, financial oversight and business operations. You will also have the following skills;

• Qualifications in business, finance, accounting, governance, law or a related discipline, or equivalent senior experience


• Experience leading operational or corporate services functions


• Ability to translate strategic plans into operational priorities and organisational outcomes


• Financial management capability and an understanding of not-for-profit organisations


• Experience supporting a board, and knowledge of governance, risk and compliance legislation


• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to make sound practical data-informed decisions

ACCAN is an EEO employer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities and people from culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.