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Chief Operating Officer jobs in Australia

Chief Operating Officer

Private Advertiser

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 180,000 - 240,000
Yesterday
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

WAWASAN COJAYA SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 300,000
4 days ago
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Chief Operating Officer | Industrial Automation PLC

Hunters International Sdn Bhd

Petaling Jaya
On-site
MYR 300,000 - 400,000
13 days ago

Chief Operating Officer (COO) 运营总监

EASTFOUND MALAYSIA SDN.BHD

Johor Bahru
On-site
MYR 120,000 - 180,000
15 days ago

PA to Deputy COO

VIZIONE HOLDINGS BERHAD

Petaling Jaya
On-site
MYR 250,000 - 300,000
2 days ago
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VIZIONE HOLDINGS BERHAD

Selangor
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Today
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A&A - MY - ERS Consultant / Manager (Board Advisory)

Deloitte PLT

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 80,000 - 110,000
Yesterday
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Personal Assistant to MD

AGENSI PEKERJAAN STAR GLOBAL SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur
Remote
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Yesterday
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Malaysia Design Development Centre

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 300,000 - 400,000
Yesterday
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Board & Corporate Secretarial Executive

AmBank Group

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Yesterday
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Operations Deputy/Director

Nexperia Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

Seremban
On-site
MYR 300,000 - 400,000
Yesterday
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QMS Senior Officer/Executive

POLYPLAS SDN. BHD.

Seberang Perai
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
Yesterday
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Administrator to Managing Director

ALLINON ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.

Seberang Perai
On-site
MYR 250,000 - 300,000
Yesterday
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Executive Support & Board Coordination Specialist

FOH CHONG & SONS SDN BHD

Johor Bahru
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
Yesterday
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Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Janamuda Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
Yesterday
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Managing Director | PLC (Polyemer)

J-Recruit Recruitment Agency

Penang
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 300,000
Yesterday
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General Manager

Huamei Soft

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 120,000 - 160,000
Yesterday
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Global Executive Assistant to MD — Travel‑Heavy Role

AGENSI PEKERJAAN STAR GLOBAL SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur
Remote
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Yesterday
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Board Advisory ERS Consultant/Manager — Strategy & Impact

Deloitte PLT

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 80,000 - 110,000
Yesterday
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Bio-Plastics Growth Leader | Strategic MD

J-Recruit Recruitment Agency

Penang
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 300,000
2 days ago
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General Manager, 4PL Operations (LLP)

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd

Penang
On-site
MYR 90,000 - 120,000
2 days ago
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General Manager - (Penang Island)

Only World Group

Selangor
On-site
MYR 300,000 - 400,000
2 days ago
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Technical Operations Manager

Upscale Sdn Bhd

Selangor
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
2 days ago
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General Manager

VISTA KENCANA SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 120,000 - 180,000
2 days ago
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General Manager Human Resources

Agilo Coaching

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
2 days ago
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Chief Operating Officer
Private Advertiser
Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 180,000 - 240,000
Full time
Yesterday
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Job summary

A higher education institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily operations and align them with strategic goals. The role demands 10-15 years of senior management experience and expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and operational excellence. This position will lead initiatives ensuring compliance and support innovation within the institution.

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of senior management experience in higher education within a large organization or MNC.
  • Proven track record in strategic planning and operational excellence.
  • Knowledge of higher education policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily academic and administrative operations.
  • Implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with higher education regulations.

Skills

Strategic planning
Financial management
Leadership
Operations management

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration
Ph.D. preferred
Job description
Overview

The COO oversees the university’s day‑to‑day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and excellence across academic and administrative functions. The role provides strategic leadership to align operations with institutional goals.

Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Higher Education Administration or related field (PhD preferred from top tier universities)
  • Professional certifications in leadership, finance or operations management (e.g., SPA, CFA, PMP) may be an advantage
  • 10‑15 years of senior management experience in higher education within a large organisation or MNC
  • Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, campus operations and resource organisation
  • Knowledge of higher education policies, regulations and governance structures (local and international) and experience working with MQA, MOHE, government agencies
  • Demonstrated leadership in organisational transformation, digitalisation and operational excellence
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align operations with the university’s academic and research mission
  • Expertise in budgeting, financial sustainability, and revenue diversification (including partnerships, grants and investments)
  • Change management experience, particularly in modernising universities for competitiveness
Key Accountabilities
  • Oversee daily academic and administrative operations
  • Implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with higher education regulations
  • Support growth, innovation and sustainability plans
  • Provide leadership to senior management teams

* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.