Join an Iconic National Organisation Position: Director Business Operations (DBO)
Location: Hybrid working arrangements, Canberra-based only
Organisation: National Australia Day Council (NADC)
Have you been looking for a role that regards your dual public and private sector experience as a benefit?
Are you the ultimate corporate enabling leader, with the breadth to manage or coordinate the delivery of all corporate functions and perform the role of Company Secretary?
Yes?
Here is the role you may have been waiting for all year, what a way to start 2025!
The NADC actively promotes our national day to all Australians with a view to inspiring national pride and increasing participation and engagement across all sectors of the community.
Uniquely structured as a national body and a Commonwealth-owned company, limited by guarantee, the NADC leads and works collaboratively with the Australia Day National Network (Network) in states and territories to provide all Australians with an opportunity to 'Reflect.
Respect.
Celebrate.' on Australia Day and recognise inspirational Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards.
The NADC, through their program of events and activities, inspires national pride and spirit to enrich the nation.
They do all this with a lean team of high-performing professionals who are passionate about what they do and how they do it.
The Role Critical to the delivery of a demanding program of events and activities are a small team responsible for enabling services.
They are currently searching for their new leader, the Director Business Operations (DBO).
Reporting directly to the CEO, the DBO will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of all corporate functions while also taking on the role of Company Secretary.
Also reporting to the Board and working closely with relevant sub-committees, the DBO will assume responsibility for all governance and reporting activities.
A collaborative and strong leader, the DBO leads a multidisciplinary team (both in-house and externally contracted) responsible for the provision of high-quality reporting, people performance, procurement and contract management, corporate governance, external audit, financial and budget management, technology, legal and office management functions.
What Are We Looking For?
Corporate enabling professionals with extensive operational experience leading teams.
Experienced APS directors or gifted corporate managers.
Demonstrated company secretary skills and a commitment to strong governance.
A strong commitment to communicating with influence, skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders, and possessing political astuteness.
High emotional intelligence and empathy with strong values alignment to the ongoing work of the NADC.
Proven track record in developing positive and productive working relationships.
This role will need someone capable of leading a small team in the delivery of a large program of corporate work, and agile enough to easily switch between operational and strategic functions.
The Reality of Working with NADC When the rest of the nation might be winding down and putting their feet up, the team at NADC are moving into their busiest time of year.
You will be required to work throughout December/January, but you'll be helping to bring our nation together by uplifting the community.
You will be rewarded with additional leave days and have plenty of time for those long holidays mid-year.
You will work in the fabulous setting of Old Parliament House in a combination of in-office and working from home arrangements.
Working with this impressive leadership team will expose you to some of the best in the business.
They have energy and passion; they can't wait to share that with you.
What Next?
This role is available now!
We will be ideally looking to appoint someone by mid-January, so you are able to take part in the delivery of the Australian of the Year and Australia Day program.
So what are you waiting for?
Please apply now by uploading your CV and a cover letter demonstrating why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity.
Skills are important, but cultural and values alignment to the work of the NADC is critical!
For more information, please contact Alex Elliott on 0468 554 655 or at .
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