Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Adelaide, Australia

About us RFTEQ is a South Australian Company passionate about producing world leading technology for tailored electronic warfare capabilities to protect our people. Leaders in Cyber and Electronic Warfare systems we deliver advanced hardware and capabilities addressing emerging and future threats. Our work spans detection, identification, degradation and denial, supporting Defence organisations to strengthen their operational edge. Our expertise is grounded in deep technical capability across real‑time systems, bespoke RF solutions, secure communications, electronic surveillance and radar.

The Opportunity We are seeking a hands‑on, commercially driven Chief Operating Officer with proven experience taking a business from startup through to scale. This role is for a builder — someone who has put structure in place, and knows how to scale people, teams, processes, and performance while preserving what makes the business special. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will be responsible for the operation, enabling growth, and ensuring the business scales sustainably.

What We’re Looking For

Demonstrated experience

as a COO, Head of Operations, or GM in a startup or scale‑up environment

Clear track record

of taking a business from early‑stage to scaled operations

Builds operational foundations

with hiring, systems, governance, delivery models

Strong commercial acumen

and comfort operating close to the numbers

Prepared for Action , Pragmatic, decisive, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves when required

Culture Focused

with proven ability to scale teams without losing cultural integrity

Leadership Skills

with previous experience leading and scaling teams

Why This Role

Genuine opportunity to

shape the future of the business

High‑impact executive role with direct influence on growth outcomes

Work closely with the founder/CEO during a critical scaling phase

How to Apply If you’ve built the engine, not just driven it, and you know how to scale a business while protecting its culture, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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