Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
• Flexible work arrangements including home and office-based work.
• Competitive Remuneration including salary packaging and vehicle package.
• A meaningful career within a growing for purpose Organisation

Indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre WA) is a national organisation with head office located in Perth. Our operations span the whole of Australia, with staff located in WA, NSW, and QLD. We are a leading provider of Assistive Technology (devices and equipment), home modifications, therapy, and professional education. We provide tailored allied health and AT solutions to people with disability, seniors, carers health professionals and educators. Through our customer-centric services we aim to achieve greater independence and inclusion for all.

Indigo is in an exciting growth phase with a proven record of success around innovative and digital first business solutions. Reporting to the CEO, this role is pivotal for both strategic vision and operational excellence and a key influencer in shaping the Organisation’s future direction. Financial oversight is a key aspect of the position, requiring the role to manage budgetary matters, resource allocation, and financial planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The position will serve as Chief Financial Officer and be an integral member of the Finance and Risk committee.

THE ROLE

The COO will provide strategic leadership which includes supporting the long-term financial sustainability and profitable business growth of the Organisation. This will be achieved through the provision of finance, digital services, people & culture, facilities management, business solutions, governance and risk management services across the Organisation and its affiliates, through a service level agreement arrangement.

With a diverse portfolio and a competent team of Senior Managers, the COO will provide strategic and operational leadership to Aged Care sub-streams (e.g. CHSP Programs – Allied Health, GEAT, Home Modifications, geat2GO), NED and Disability Services to ensure quality, viability, innovation, and growth in service delivery. Key to your success will be your ability to engage a diverse team on organisation strategy and deliver high impact customer service outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance operations, commercial activities, and risk functions to deliver effective financial reporting and commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to the organisation's strategic objectives by advancing the strategic plan, identifying growth opportunities and operationalise strategic plans for sustainable development.
• Oversee delivery of financial reporting to the Board, CEO, and organisational units.
• Lead your management team to deliver on operational performance measures and work in partnership with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure sound financial systems with robust internal controls and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Lead the organisation with a customer and commercial mindset and contribute to business growth strategy through data-driven analysis and operational metrics.
• Drive change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record as a COO, CFO, GM or similar senior executive leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills including budgeting, modelling, compliance, and risk management with demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency.
• Visionary leader with a reputation for building diverse capable teams and managing the workforce through change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and relationship skills including board and external key stakeholders.
• Sound to advanced ICT skills including Microsoft Office products, risk registries and accounting packages.
• Experience of working in the Not for Profit, Community or Health sector(s) (desirable)
• Aged care, community sector and/or disability sector experience (desirable)
• Degree qualification in Finance/Business or similar discipline and relevant post graduate studies (eg. CPA, CA, MBA desirable).

WE OFFER

• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
• Rewarding work and being part of a “Valued based” organisation.
• Ongoing support, mentorship, and professional development
• Generous salary packaging, up to an additional $18,549 tax free FBT
• Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) / ability to purchase additional leave.
• Hybrid work arrangements: Work from Home and the Office
• Health & Well-being Program

APPLY

If you’re ready to elevate your career and join an Organisation driving positive and meaningful change to thousands of Australians, register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages).

View full Position Description view at " Join Our Team" https://www.indigosolutions.org.au/about-us/join-our-team  or

email **@indigosolutions.org.au

Enquires to **@indigosolutions.org.au

Applications close Monday 29 January 2024, short listing will commence immediately, along with interviewing. We thank you for your interest in Indigo and reserve the right to fill the position before the close date.

A NDIS Worker Screener Check is a pre-requisite for all positions at Indigo.

Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply. No agency applications at this time.

Mission: We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.

Values: Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Together

We value our people at Indigo and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill, and experience. We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact **@indigosolutions.org.au