Chief Operations Officer

at; Swindon; On-site; GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to lead operational functions. This role requires a strategic leader with experience in finance and HR to oversee service delivery and build stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will foster sustainable growth and empower Aboriginal communities. Benefits include a salary of $155,401.96, annual and cultural leave, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

10 days personal leave

Study leave

Cultural leave

Paid leave during Christmas closure

Annual airfare allowance after 12 months

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex operations in a senior role.
• Expertise in finance, HR, compliance, and strategic planning.
• Proven record of delivering outcomes and fostering sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery and provide strategic leadership.
• Build stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing teams.
• Align operations with the organisation’s vision and strategic goals.

Job description

EC-WEST (West Kimberley Futures – Empowered Communities) was established by West Kimberley Aboriginal leaders in June 2021. We are the neutral ‘backbone’ organisation for Empowered Communities in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia.

We listen to the needs of West Kimberley Aboriginal people and are committed to improving visibility and accessibility of services and programs, aligned with their priorities and needs, to better support everyone.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational functions of EC-West as Chief Operations Officer (COO). You will oversee service delivery and provide strategic leadership in finance, human resources, compliance, administration, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic, values-driven leader with experience managing complex operations in a senior role. You have expertise in finance, HR, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, with a proven record of delivering outcomes and fostering sustainable growth.

Your collaborative approach, commitment to community empowerment, and culturally responsive leadership will help guide the organisation. You excel at building stakeholder relationships, leading high-performing teams, and aligning operations with the organisation’s vision and strategic goals.

What We Offer

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities positively across the West Kimberley. You will grow professionally and personally, build stakeholder relationships, and observe tangible change.

You will be rewarded with a salary of $155,401.96 (excluding Superannuation) and benefits including:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 10 days personal leave
• Study leave
• Cultural leave
• Paid leave during Christmas closure
• Annual airfare allowance after 12 months
• Salary packaging options

As part of an empowered organisation, you will enjoy job security and regional support through collaboration with the Board, community organisations, and members, contributing to positive reform.

To apply, you must:

• Submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Applications close on Friday, 8 August 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Shelley Kneebone, Chairperson, at [e-mail].

Note: EC-West encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.