Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in the organization's transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of services, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and participant-focused. This role involves building leadership capability, driving organizational performance, and fostering a high-performance culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The COO will also have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, lead organizational transformation, and identify opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth. Applicants for the COO position at the company should be accomplished operational leaders with experience in leading complex service delivery organizations within highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of translating strategy into action, building high-performing teams, and leading organizational change. A strong commercial acumen is essential, with the ability to balance participant outcomes with operational performance, financial sustainability, and service quality. The role requires an authentic, collaborative leader who can build trust, develop people, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence.

Leading Tasmanian community services organisation supporting disability, community and children’s services.