General Manager Chief Operating Officer (Remote)

General Manager Chief Operating Officer | Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre | Australia

• Adelaide-based
• Seven-year runway to help grow an industry
• Attractive remuneration package

The opportunity: 

The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC) is seeking a talented, energetic, and collaborative executive to work in partnership with an inspiring CEO to lead an effective operational environment which will position the CRC as a world leader in industry-lead collaborative research. With a seven-year runway, excellent resources and support, it’s a superb opportunity to use your corporate expertise to help grow Australia’s participation in a high growth sustainable global market. 

The organisation:

MB CRC is an independent company (limited by guarantee) formed in 2021. It brings together industry partners and leading researchers to maximise Australia’s participation in the high growth global marine bioproducts market, estimated to be worth US$700 billion by 2035. R&D is key to the growing industry’s success. Over the next seven years, MBCRC will deliver investment of AU$270 million cash and in-kind targeted at developing and delivering new and improved products, pathways to market, production capabilities as well as the required highly skilled workforce. First Nations engagement is an integral component. Along with a desire to be an employer of choice, the Board and CEO provide deep scientific and commercial expertise.
 

The Role: 

The General Manager will undertake the role of company secretary, providing support to the Board of Directors, and manage corporate operations including financial management, communications, HR, IT, governance, risk, compliance and reporting as well as playing a key role in relationships with partners and the Commonwealth CRC Program office.

About You:

You’ll be an accomplished professional with a track record of achievement in corporate services, known for your excellent judgement and people skills with a strong work ethic, “can do” attitude, commitment to excellence and a learning and innovation orientation. Your commercial experience will allow you to help MB CRC navigate the unique challenges of an agile R&D organisation. Understanding the management of in-kind resources would be highly advantageous.

Finally:

The position is head office based in Kent Town on the Adelaide CBD fringe. The remuneration package is attractive and will be commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience (includes onsite undercover parking).

If you feel you are a fit and you are inspired by the potential of this role, please express your interest by forwarding a brief CV and statement of suitability via SEEK to Ros Peacock, our Recruitment Consultant at Peacock Consulting. 
 

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