OVERVIEW OF ORGANISATION

The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) has been a prominent and forthright voice for conservation for more than 50 years. Working with over eighty environmental member organisations, communities, government, Traditional Owners, funders, media and industries, CCWA advocates for the protection and restoration of the natural environment; and promotes a more sustainable WA.

Projects and campaigns range from local conservation projects to ending the era of fossil fuels, stopping biodiversity loss and promoting citizen science. CCWA is a unique mix of campaign groups, environmental advocacy and hands-on conservation, and is a forum for like-minded organisations and individuals.

ROLE

The Operations Director will play a pivotal role in the organisation under the direction of, and working closely with, the Executive Director (ED). The Operations Director will ensure high-quality operational, financial and human resources management; compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks; risk management; continuous improvement, and overall best-practice for CCWA. The Operations Director supports the ED in the delivery of the Strategic Plan and Code of Conduct and is responsible for the development and implementation of an Operational Priorities Plan. We are seeking an ethical leader with experience in for-purpose, non-government charitable organisations who brings a commitment to the protection of nature and action on climate, as well as significant skill and experience in senior organisational management.

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct reports: Direct line management of senior staff

Award Classification: Social and Community Services (WA) Interim Award July 2024 level 9, (above award) $130,000.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational leadership

• Oversee and coordinate the organisation’s operational and business functions, including finance and human resources.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice standard for charitable not-for-profits.
• Oversee core finance and operations processes and CCWA programs as the line manager for finance and operations and fundraising and events, and provide strategic advice and support.
• Oversee risk management for the organisation and implement strategic and operational risk management in collaboration with the ED and relevant executive committee sub-committee.

Executive Committee Responsibilities

• Provide the ED with reports, updates and recommendations required for executive committee consideration and decision-making.
• Ensure that executive committee and ED directives and decisions related to operations and compliance are implemented across the organisation.

Strategy and Performance 

• Translate organisational business goals into actionable operational plans with clear objectives and KPIs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the organisation’s performance against these objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure organisational sustainability and effectiveness.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proven experience in a senior operations or management role, ideally within the not-for-profit charitable sector, and with a willingness to continuously learn.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, risk management, people management and regulatory compliance for not-for-profit charities in Australia.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with experience working with boards and committees in a senior management executive leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and supervise staff.
• Proven ability to manage organisational change effectively.
• Commitment to nature protection, climate action, collaborative organisational culture and alignment with the organisation’s mission, values and code of conduct.
• Police clearance

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business administration, environmental management, or a related field.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management frameworks.
• Familiarity with environmental issues and the not-for-profit landscape in Western Australia.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically divers backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, a diverse range of genders, people with disability and others with diverse experiences to apply for this opportunity.

Should you have any further queries, please e-mail your request to [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.