Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer, Landcare NSW. Mascot, Sydney NSW. COO & MD

(CEO & General Management). Full time. $140,000 – $145,000 per year

plus Super.

Position Overview: Landcare NSW, the peak body of community-led

conservation and natural resource management in New South Wales, is

seeking a highly-skilled, strategic operations and finance leader to

join our team as the COO. This crucial role involves managing our

financial operations, financial oversight, as well as overseeing

various projects and programs beyond our main NSW Landcare Program,

and providing operational HR support to our Team. The COO will play a

vital role in aligning our financial strategy with our strategic

objectives, fostering a culture of financial excellence, and ensuring

sustainability of the business. Joining us means becoming an integral

part of a team dedicated to impactful environmental conservation and

community engagement, by supporting our Team.

Role Purpose: The COO has primary responsibility for the financial

affairs of Landcare NSW. Reporting to the CEO, the COO is also

responsible for financial control, cash flow management, budgets,

financial reporting, analytics, line management of Project/Program

Managers and HR processes for the organisation. This role is the key

operational relationship contact for grant providers, bankers,

auditors, and regulators and plays a crucial part in strategic

decision-making within the organisation. As a relatively small

organisation we also require the COO to take on an operational role in

supporting Project/Program Managers in delivery of projects, as well

as take a key role in ensuring grants, proposals, contracts and bids

are of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Collaboration and Oversight: Work

closely with the Finance Audit Risk Management (FARM) committee to

provide key financial insights and ensure alignment with financial

strategies, risk management, and audit processes. Utilise strong

analytical acumen to assess financial strategies and support decision

making, ensuring robust financial health and compliance.

Financial Leadership and Analytical Expertise: Develop financial and

business strategies and oversee their implementation across the

organisation. Manage the budgeting processes, expenditure approvals,

and financial reporting to support the company’s strategic

direction. Provide practical and hands-on support on an as-needs

basis.

Operational Management and Project Supervision: Oversee the financial

management of projects and programs, applying analytical skills to

ensure financial and strategic alignment with our organisational

goals. Ensure effective cash flow management, financial planning, and

investment strategies in collaboration with the FARM committee.

Monitor and direct strategic business plans and assist in formulating

the organisation’s future direction and supporting tactical

initiatives. Must be willing to support work of direct reports from

time to time to ensure business continuity such as payroll or project

management.

Team Development and Systems Proficiency: Design and implement

policies to promote culture and vision and oversee operations to keep

the business on track. Lead and develop the finance team, and

project/program managers, fostering a culture of high performance and

collaboration. Oversee the organisation's transaction processing

systems and manage finance staff and contractors ensuring compliance

with relevant regulatory entities and meeting the expectations of FARM

Committee members.

Compliance and Risk Management: Comply with national and local

financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and

adopting appropriate actions. Maintain banking relationships and

oversee financial and IT systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory

entities.

Key Requirements: Strong leadership skills with experience managing

teams and enabling financial performance across various initiatives.

Excellent communication skills and highly collaborative, with the

ability to articulate financial strategies and insights to a range of

stakeholders, while also being highly motivated and self-directed.

Formal tertiary qualifications in project management / business /

accountancy, CA/CPA preferred. 7-10 experience in a CFO/COO role or

similar senior executive positions. Proven experience in financial

management and leadership, with a strategic approach to financial

planning and analysis. Experience in designing and improving financial

control systems and writing.

HR knowledge and experience including an understanding of legislative

requirements. Prepare reports for a board of directors. Highly

developed experience in managing projects and project and program team

leaders. Commitment to Landcare NSW's Purpose: In Landcare NSW, we

understand that “Landcare is People Care”. We achieve all of our

results through our people, whether paid staff or volunteers. Aligned

with the values and purpose of Landcare NSW, the COO should embody a

commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement,

leveraging financial expertise to further organisational goals.

Landcare NSW is a member-based organisation and is committed to

diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all

sectors of the community. You will be part of an agile working

environment where working from home is part of the way we work.

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