Who are PetRescuePetRescue is a national animal welfare charity with a vision of a future where every pet is safe, respected and loved. They run numerous innovative programs and provide the most successful rescue pet adoption platform in Australia - and, we reckon, the world!PetRescue is Australia''s most highly trafficked charity website, connecting thousands of rescue pets with over 30,000 potential adopters daily. For the geek in you, that''s over 600,000 unique visitors and more than 8.3 million page views monthly!They are funded by corporate and philanthropic partners, supported by millions of pet adopters, and valued by hundreds of rescue groups, shelters and pounds for innovative free adoption services and programs.Due to key partnerships predominantly in NSW and Victoria, you''ll ideally be based on the East Coast and will work with a nationally distributed team internally.What does work flexibility look like for PetRescue?PetRescue is progressive in its operations and work arrangements and offers a mix of work-from-home (WFH), co-location, and flexible work opportunities.What you''ll be doingAs a key leader of a small and dedicated team, you''ll directly support the MD in implementing strategic goals through a pragmatic lens.Commercial partnerships and funding will be key measures of organisational success over the next 12 months, and the organisation sees your ability to lead by example in NFP partner acquisition as a key focus on this role.You and the MD will be core champions of the organisations culture within this small team. In your role you will be lucky enough to lead a team made up of passionate advocates of the PetRescue mission who work hard every day to ensure their work has the maximum impact possible. You will work alongside the MD in managing organisational culture and will lead by example always with company purpose, mission, and employee wellbeing in the forefront of your mind.Your attention to detail and focus will complement a visionary MD with ambitious creative thought processes to make these ideas a reality. You will inspire the equally invested team to adopt new ways of work and thinking as you help evolve the business into its latest phase of operations.As a sleeves-rolled-up team player, you love collaborating with others. Your motivated mindset around making a difference and driving improvements in community engagements to advance PetRescue''s mission will be key; nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders of like-minded individuals to implement impactful programs will be influential in the company''s success.You''ll take charge with minimal direction, utilising your problem-solving skills to deliver outstanding results.You''ll be the one who''s always in the know about what''s happening within the team. Your greatest strengths will be your proactive attitude, initiative, and desire to lend a helping hand.What will you bring to the role?Your proven track record in leading from the front to secure and develop new partnerships and funding agreements to aid the diversification of revenue streams through effective business development strategies.Bring your "Intrapreneur" Mindset! Your proactive problem-solving approach as the MD''s "right hand" helping communicate visionary plans to the wider business and be key in driving these forward.Your inspirational leadership and management across the wider team development, structure and purpose alignment.Your financial acumen developing and managing budgets with financial stewardship and transparency.Your ability to build positive relationships with the team and partners to build trust and drive outcomes.Your experience in planning and implementing modern programs and services aligning with PetRescue''s strategic vision.Your experience reporting at a Board level on business operations.Your passion for the mission of creating a better and safer world for pets.Culture and BenefitsYou will be part of a positive team culture. When speaking to team members, they described working at PetRescue as:"I love that we are fighting the good fight.""I get to feel a sense of true fulfilment from my career.""Working for a charity that is using technology to challenge the status quo is such a rewarding and unique opportunity.""I am getting paid to do work that I love, that is close to my heart.""There are so many positive vibes, good feels and a focus on workplace wellness.""I work within a nationwide engaged team, all working towards a common purpose.""I like the team spirit, in particular, the fact that everybody is supportive and always ready to help each other when needed."About working with Valrose - We listen. We understand. We solve.Valrose consultants work with you to understand where your character, aspirations, and skills will be most valued. We will understand your priorities, whether financial, career progression, workplace culture or technology-related. We will discuss the opportunity thoroughly, how it aligns with your career goals, and guide you through the recruitment process, providing expert advice and support from the initial application to the offer.Our ValuesHumanity Success Integrity Accountability CuriosityDiversity Welcome it. Entrust it. Celebrate it.Within our business, we have created an environment where anyone from any background can bring their authentic self to work, celebrating our differences whilst working towards a common purpose. We believe this is not just the ethical thing to do; it''s the intelligent thing to do. Diversity drives innovation!Valrose is a Circle Back Initiative Recruitment Agency we commit to responding to every applicant.#SCR-Mike-Quigley #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Chief Operating Officer