Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Working closely with the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the delivery of the operational requirements of the Public Education Foundation including the organisation’s communication activities.

This involves the effective implementation of key organisational processes, including communications program; scholar engagement; regular systems review; and HR management in consultation with the CEO.

The COO will be the central point of oversight and management of the day-to-day operations and contribute through the CEO to the ongoing plans, success, and operations of the Foundation. The role will manage and implement the overall communications program particularly focusing on general communications, and those with scholars during the tenure of their scholarship.

While the role is a management role overseeing the work of the staff team, it is also a role that engages  in ‘hands on’ work.

Selection Criteria

• Commitment to PEF’s vision, mission and values
• Experience in program implementation and management
• Communications skills, including excellent writing ability and understanding of different audiences and channels
• Highly developed organisational skills, including prioritisation and working to deadlines
• Adaptability to the changing demands of a ‘hands on’ working environment
• Capacity to manage a small team
• Good working knowledge of Australian education and/or not-for-profit landscape