Chief Operating Officer

The Organisation

First Peoples with disability and their families are amongst the most seriously disadvantaged and disempowered members of the Australian community. Governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability, the First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is an organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples, their families, and communities.
  
FPDN proactively engages with communities around Australia and individuals internationally, advocating for the recognition, respect, protection and fulfilment of their human rights. Established informally in 2010, the founders are the leaders of the Aboriginal disability movement who have been working to uphold the rights of their people since the 1960s. The role would ideally be based in Sydney or Canberra.

Culture & Benefits

• Quickly growing and inclusive First Peoples organisation
• Generous salary and package including packaging
• Flexible / Remote working options
• Sydney or Canberra preferred

  
The Role

The chief operating officer has the primary responsibility for the strategising, planning, implementation and running of all the financial and risk activities. As part of the executive management team this role will help shape the financial and strategic vision and inspire an organisational culture that will help the successful delivery of the strategic plan.

During a time of rapid growth for the organisation, you will support the development and implementation of systems, policies, frameworks, and processes to improve capability and respond to complex financial management issues, trends, and opportunities. Initially you will undertake a review of all finance team processes and structures and implement the required changes.

Skills Required
  
The successful candidate will possess operational management skills, and experience and capabilities in financial management, budget development, reporting, systems improvement, project costing, quality control, financial analysis, and monitoring.

You will possess financial contract management and project funding experience alongside a knowledge of accounting standards and legislation. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a geographically diverse team is a must, as is a passion for developing and facilitating policies and procedure frameworks. You also have/are;

• Auditing skills, including the use of software, reporting and financial systems
• Experience in interpreting and applying relevant government legislations
• An analytical thinker, proficient in data and performance metrics and reporting
• People skills with the ability to lead in a flexible and adaptive manner

If working as part of the leadership team within an organisation that represents First Peoples with disabilities and their families is important to you, then apply now by sending your resume and cover letter addressing the skills required above. Alternatively, please call Hayley Martin from NGO Recruitment to discuss your interest on (02) 8243 0570

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.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.