Chief Operations Officer

Newly created Executive Leadership position International growth mandate

About Our Client Laurus Education is a privately owned education group where a newly established Executive Leadership Team will directly influence the future of learning.

Laurus Education's Vision2030 is to become a globally recognised, innovation-driven education provider, creating life-changing learning experiences across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Laurus Education delivers vocational, English language and higher-education programs to domestic and international students, with every offering designed to strengthen workforce capability and create real employability outcomes.

Under a new CEO, Laurus is entering a dynamic growth phase expanding domestically and internationally while sharpening their focus on student experience, operational excellence, digital transformation and scalable delivery. This role sits at the heart of their newly established ELT and is pivotal to executing their Vision2030.

This is a rare opportunity where you can apply your strategic thinking, truly scale a business and make a tangible impact on Laurus' next chapter of growth.

Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) will lead end-to-end operational performance across all Laurus entities, campuses, and delivery modes. This pivotal role carries executive accountability for:

Facilities and infrastructure management of each campus. Workplace Health & Safety (WHS / OH&S) The complete Student Experience, from enrolment through to alumni Executive ownership of the Student Management System (SMS)

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the COO will work closely with the CEO and other executives to translate strategy into reliable, scalable, and high-performing operational delivery across a complex, multi-campus environment.

Travel to Perth, Brisbane, NZ and overseas campuses is essential for this role.

The Successful Applicant We are seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented leader with:

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Education Management or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications highly desirable. Experience: Extensive senior operational leadership experience in a complex, multi-site organisation, ideally within a regulated Education environment, or a Hospitality and Hotels background - focus on customer experience. Proven expertise in facilities management, student services, WHS compliance, and operational systems. Strong people leadership skills with experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams. High integrity, regulator credibility, and a calm, disciplined approach to operational excellence. Digital fluency and a track record of driving process improvement and scalability.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

What's on Offer Why join Laurus Education?

Strategic impact - Your leadership and strategic influence will help drive the transformation and international expansion of Laurus education, changing the lives of thousands of students. Transformation and Scaling-up - You will bring the expertise to help Laurus corporatise their systems, processes and people, and providing a stable platform for growth. Value Creation - Laurus is on the precipice of growth, and you will lead them through major investments, with the opportunity to share in profit growth. Competitive Remuneration - Laurus will recognise your contribution with a salary and incentive program that rewarding your contribution. Passion & Vision - Laurus are passionate about supporting learners from all backgrounds and creating a place where students can thrive.

Ready to drive your career?

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