Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO AUSTRALIA one of Australia’s fastest growing companies with strong ambition to be a top 10 player in its sector. They are currently extremely well position for their next stage of growth and seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to help drive the strategic vision and success of the organisation. About the Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial, operational and infrastructure functions supporting a high growth business. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands on and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to drive the firm’s ambitious growth strategy and business plan and be a key player in the company’s success. Major Responsibilities: · Transformation of the Group through ongoing corporatisation of separate businesses to being an integrated professional group. · Driving organic growth in existing business and delivering change and transformation of the organisation. · Driving revenue and earnings through setting up adjacency businesses and managing the integration of bolt on acquisitions. · Identify, analyse, and solve business and operational problems while implementing ongoing process improvements and efficiencies. · Ensure the company has the proper operational systems in place, including overseeing the migration to one software platform. · Build processes and capabilities to support the business as it scales and grows. · Lead, mentor and develop the next level management. About You · Previous experience in a Chief Operating Officer role for a privately owned or private equity owned small business with strong growth ambitions, taking the business to IPO or trade sale. · A strong understanding of fast-growth, complex multi-site businesses and the capability of building an effective operations team to support scale. · Demonstrate deep expertise around corporatising an organisation, including strategy, structure, and people. · Demonstrated success with developing high performance teams, and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels within an organisation. · Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire people to deliver exceptional outcomes and drive performance. · Possesses strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic input and deliver financial growth. · Strong interpersonal skills and a clear impactful and influential communicator. · A leader that leads by example, willing to roll their sleeves up and do some heavy lifting. · Successful negotiation skills and an analytical thinker. · Determination and a growth mindset with the ability to take on a broader role. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and hands on Chief Operating Officer who will act as a trusted advisor to the current Chief Executive Officer of the Group through the next phase of the organisation’s evolution to being a top 10 player in the Industry.

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