Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Expression of Interest | Not for Profit | Volunteer Appointment

Location: Flexible / Remote

Commitment: Voluntary Board role

Term: 12-month appointment

About the Organisation

Centre of Advanced Technologies in Cancer Research (CATCR) is a not-for-profit charity advancing cancer research through technology and innovation.

We invite Expressions of Interest from experienced leaders to strengthen our Board's capability to support sustainable funding, ethical partnerships and responsible stewardship of donor and supporter relationships.

About the Role

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for providing governance oversight of operational delivery, coordination and organisational readiness.

Working with the Managing Director and Board, the COO supports the transformation of strategy into structured, well-governed delivery aligned to the CATCR's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of operations and delivery readiness
• Support establishment of foundational governance, risk and compliance frameworks
• Support visibility of projects, initiatives and delivery priorities
• Identify delivery risks, capacity constraints and coordination gaps
• Support operational key updates to the Board

About You

• Experience in operations, program delivery or organisational leadership
• Understanding of governance, risk and delivery oversight
• Alignment with the CATCR's mission and values

Time Commitment

This role involves participation in board meetings, engagements on delivery planning and risk matters and ad hoc advice during key milestones

Why Join Us

• Contribute your expertise to a valuable cancer research mission
• Help build sustainable funding foundations during a critical phase
• Flexible voluntary commitment suited to an experienced professional