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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAre you a strategic operations leader ready to influence the national landscape of removals and logistics? Do you thrive in complex, high-growth environments where your decisions shape customer experience, performance outcomes, and long-term business success?Were seeking a visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the Executive Leadership Team of one of Australias most recognised names in relocations and storage. With over 400 employees and contractors, a national footprint, and a diverse service portfolio, this is a rare opportunity to lead and scale operations that move people, businesses, and futures.Why This Role?As COO, youll be the operational architect of a national service networkdriving excellence across logistics, fleet, warehousing, and freight. Youll embed scalable systems, champion innovation, and empower a culture that puts safety, people, and customer experience at the centre of everything.Ideally you will be based Reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the Executive team, youll help shape our enterprise strategy and play a key role in transforming operations for long-term competitive advantage.What Youll Be DoingLead all national service operations across removals, warehousing, fleet, and logisticsDesign & execute a future-ready operational strategy aligned to growth and market leadershipChampion innovation through digitisation, automation, and data-driven decision-makingDrive performance via best-in-class KPIs, cost optimisation, and workforce capabilityCollaborate cross-functionally to elevate customer experience, safety, and complianceShape culture by leading with integrity, building strong teams, and developing resilient leadersWhat Were Looking For10+ years in Executive operations leadership (logistics, transport, warehousing or similar)Proven success leading complex national or multi-site teamsStrong commercial acumen and experience with budget and P&L accountabilityChange leader ideally with deep understanding of process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)Strategic mindset, but hands-on when it countsTertiary qualifications in Business, Logistics or related field (MBA desirable)ideally based in Melbourne, Sydney or BrisbaneWhats in it for You?A defining executive role in a respected, values-driven companyAutonomy to shape and transform operations at scaleA supportive, forward-thinking executive teamCompetitive remuneration and performance-linked incentivesThe chance to leave a legacy in a business that moves livesReady to drive real impact across a national platform?Apply now to be our next Chief Operating Officer and help us deliver the future of relocation excellence.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.For over 70 years Kent has been moving Australians around the corner, across the country, and around the globe. We have helped over a million people move.Established in 1946, Kent has built a reputation for excellence, providing attentive, caring, personal service to people and families across Australia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.For over 70 years Kent has been moving Australians around the corner, across the country, and around the globe. We have helped over a million people move.Established in 1946, Kent has built a reputation for excellence, providing attentive, caring, personal service to people and families across Australia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsHead of DistributionSharp & Carter Supply Chain and Procurement SydneyEnfield, Sydney NSW3d agoNational Fleet Maintenance ManagerHills TankersBeresfield, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW4d agoFonix LogisticsCasula, Sydney NSW11d agoWhat can I earn as a Chief Operating Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr