Interim Chief Operating Officer

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Detail information about job Interim Chief Operating Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leverage your passion for ‘giving back’ in a large, faith-based NFP
• Play a key role in supporting leadership to drive strategic & operational change
• 12 month contract in convenient CBD location close to Town Hall

The Uniting Church of Australia is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia with a geographical spread from the largest cities to the remotest towns, and is one of the countries largest faith-based, not for profit organisations. It is also the largest non-government provider of community services in Australia through our community services arm, Uniting.

Uniting Resources (UR), with God’s help and a servant heart, strives to provide innovative leadership and professional services in the effective management and creative use of the church’s resources to achieve God’s mission.

Uniting Resources provides significant centralised finance, IT, HR, payroll, property, insurance, risk, communications and other support resources to the employees, Ministers and representatives of UCA entities in NSW and the ACT, as well as the UCA National Assembly.

Reporting to the General Secretary (CEO equivalent), and to the Chair of the UR Board, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an interim role with the Synod of NSW and the ACT, intended as a temporary executive position until ‘Synod 2019’ (July 2019), but with the possibility to extend. 

The key purpose of the role is to support the General Secretary through a time of significant transition and change. In particular, you will be required to:

• Work with the General Secretary to execute several major transformational initiatives, including driving a major governance and policy review program.
• Collaborate with the General Secretary and Synod Leadership Team in the redesign of Synod operations (chiefly UME & UR) to best meet future purpose, and drawing upon the results of the reviews currently in progress.
• Provide overall management of the Uniting Resources shared services group and its effective interaction with other relevant Synod entities.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as they emerge over the duration of the contract in reflection of the rapidly changing societal context of the Church and developments within and beyond the Synod. These include managing the Schools incorporation project and assisting with managing the ongoing, changing relationship.

The keys to success will be your ability to execute plans and achieve outcomes by working collegially to turn strategic concepts, ideas and decisions into actions and results in a timely, efficient, quality manner; building trust and managing complex and multi-directional relationships effectively; exceptional communication skills; strategic thinking with the ability to contribute to the shaping and articulation of an appropriate vision; and effectively balancing multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in leadership within a complex and multifaceted organisation. Tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline are essential, as is previous experience in delivering strategic material to boards. A sound understanding of, or experience working within the not-for-profit or religious institution sector will be advantageous. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Constitution and Regulations of the Uniting Church in Australia and the By-Laws of the NSW and ACT Synod is highly desirable, as is exposure to property or asset management.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click 'Apply for this job' to send your resume and cover letter to us via SEEK, outlining how your qualifications and experience align with our requirements. A copy of the Position Description for the role may be obtained from the Synod’s Human Resources team by emailing us at [email protected] 

Applications must be received by the close of business Friday 13 July 2018. Whilst your interest in our role is appreciated, only applicants who will be considered for interview will be contacted.

Uniting Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application to assist you throughout the recruitment process.

Uniting Resources prefers to manage our sourcing directly therefore introductions via Agency will not be accepted.