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- At least 5 years’ senior leadership experience in a complex organisation.
- Experience working directly with a Board and its audit, risk and governance committees.
- CPA or CA qualification, or strong expertise in accounting principles, financial controls, reporting and systems.

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Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Director

Description

About Us

FORM Building a State of Creativity Limited (FORM) drives bold, creative transformation in Western Australian communities. We are a not-for-profit, purpose-driven company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, governed by an independent board. We strive to be a leader in developing a vibrant creative economy for the benefit and wellbeing of all Western Australians.

Our vision is a world where creativity unites communities and transforms lives, livelihoods, and learning. We are in a moment of genuine opportunity and possibility for creativity and creative industries in Western Australia, and FORM is well positioned to drive significant benefits for the communities and creatives we serve.

We are a large, well-established not-for-profit organisation with a team across Perth and Port Hedland. Our work is backed by long-term partnerships across government, industry and philanthropy. We work across four areas: Aboriginal and Islander Partnerships, Cultural Tourism, Future Creators, and Creative Places and Spaces.

With a focus on the future and an eye to lasting systems change, we work collaboratively with communities, government, and partners to build a creative and cultural ecology in Western Australia. Through a process of co-creation, we amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Islander people in an expression of their living continuous cultural heritage. We do what we do because we know the power of creativity to support liveable, resilient, and vibrant communities.

FORM is well-known for delivering bold, creative transformation in communities across the state. Projects and creative experiences we delivered in collaboration with key strategic partners include Balgang Albany (comprising Lighting the Sound, Albany Is and Carrying the Fire) for Albany 2026; the Ngurra Kuju Walyja — One Country One People — The Canning Stock Route Project; Tracks We Share:



Contemporary Art of the Pilbara; and Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah, just to name a few highlights. We also manage FORM Gallery in Perth and Spinifex Hill Studio and Project Space in South Hedland.

About the Opportunity

Are you a dynamic, resilient, and strategic leader, with a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to purpose-driven work? FORM is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to drive our next phase of growth, overseeing a range of FORM’s functions, including Finance and Operations, Human Resources, and Creative Development.

Reporting to the CEO, you will execute a range of key business strategies, growth and long-term plans.

We welcome leaders from every sector. If you have led finance, operations, risk or change as a General Manager, Head of Finance, Commercial Manager or similar in a complex organisation, this is your chance to bring that experience into purpose-driven work.

Responsibilities

- Drive financial planning, asset management, reporting, risk management, and policy development
- Lead strategic planning and multi-year funding submissions with the CEO
- Lead business improvement and automation initiatives
- Support financial sustainability and profit-for-purpose initiatives
- Engage clients and other external stakeholders
- Direct exposure to governance structures, including the Board and Audit & Risk and Governance Committees
- Oversee human resources for internal services functions
- Coach and develop high-performing teams

What you’ll bring

- Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years’ senior leadership experience (for example Executive, General Manager, Head of Finance, Commercial Manager or Operations Manager) in a complex organisation, in any sector
- Experience working directly with a Board and its committees, including audit, risk and governance
- Strong skills in negotiation, problem solving, prioritisation,



budget management, and supplier relationships.
- CPA or CA qualification, or strong expertise in accounting principles, processes and systems, financial internal controls and procedures.
- Capabilities in operational leadership, growth mindset, and building a positive team culture.
- Experience in organisational growth, change management, process automation and operational efficiency.

Desirable qualifications and experience

- MBA or post-graduate qualification
- Not-for-profit experience, including board or governance roles
- Experience in interacting with Western Australia’s First-Nations or community contexts, including with respect for cultural protocols

Why FORM?

- A permanent full-time role in an established, well-governed organisation
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Flexible work options
- Positive, inclusive work culture that values teamwork and creativity
- Purposeful work, making a difference for Western Australia’s diverse communities

Apply now

- Read the position description available via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uqo1vpjwkg6qzl4bg07ot/Chief-Operating-Officer-PD.pdf?rlkey=4b6tkp6gokdacdv8sddoltkxl&st;=bkjfn5ys&dl;=0

- Submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key criteria outlined in the position description.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Wednesday 9 December 2026

Queries: Email [email protected] or call 61 (08) 9385 2200

FORM reserves the right to close this opportunity earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

FORM values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. As an Equal Prospect Employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or other protected statuses.

FORM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Western Australia both past and present, whose enduring connection to this Country and ongoing contributions to our collective culture and communities we respect and honour. We appreciate and are deeply grateful for the privilege of working on these lands.

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