We are seeking an experienced and motivated senior executive to lead our Corporate Branch and contribute to the strategic direction of Safe Work Australia (SWA). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer is a key member of SWA's Executive Leadership team. You will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary branch with four EL2 direct reports responsible for delivering a broad range of corporate functions. You will provide the Chief Executive Officer with high-level strategic, operational and technical advice and drive the delivery of key corporate initiatives aligned with broader APS reforms. To be successful in this role, you will bring a depth of experience in leading corporate services, ideally within a government environment. You will be a strategic thinker with sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence. Your leadership style will be people-centred, inclusive, and performance-focused, enabling you to build trust and credibility across all levels of the Agency. You will have a proven track record of delivering results, aligning corporate functions to broader strategic objectives, and leading through influence. With exceptional communication skills, professional integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. The key duties of the position include The Chief Operating Officer position requires a highly experienced and motivated leader with a flexible delivery focused approach. The Chief Operating Officer is accountable for driving the leadership and management of the following functions : Financial management Human resources Procurement and grants management Risk management, security and integrity Performance monitoring and reporting Property and facilities ICT (through a shared service agreement) Information and records management. Key accountabilities include: Provide efficient and effective corporate services to underpin SWA's work Acting as the Chief Executive Officer's representative on the Audit Committee Undertake performance measures - corporate and operational plans Provide assurance and compliance with relevant legislation, public sector governance requirements and alignment with contemporary practice, including compliance with the PGPA Act and resource management frameworks, whole of government reporting and other legislative requirements Engage with external stakeholders and collaborate with senior executives and other agencies Development of corporate and resourcing strategies to support the operations of SWA and address capability and capacity challenges Oversee corporate planning and development of longer-term resource forecasts Partner with other teams to enable the delivery of Agency outcomes. To be considered for this role you must have: Executive management experience Experience managing corporate functions, ideally within an APS agency Demonstrated understanding of agency obligations under the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Resource Management frameworks and APS employment frameworks Relevant tertiary qualifications are not essential, however, would be an advantage.
