Buddy Technologies Ltd (ASX:BUD), a leader in IoT and cloud-based technology, provides simple, affordable and engaging solutions for customers of any size to make their spaces smarter and their occupants more efficient, environmentally aware and informed.  Buddy is the parent company of LIFX, the world’s #2 consumer smart lighting brand, with products sold worldwide through channels like Amazon, Bunnings, JB Hifi, Best Buy, Apple Stores, Costco, Home Shopping Network, Dixons and more.  With major global partners like these, strong sales and exciting growth plans, the future for Buddy is very bright. A newly created opportunity has emerged for an experienced Financial Controller to join this growing organisation based in either Adelaide (preferred) or Melbourne.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with other members of the finance team, the Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• coordinating, supervising and preparing all external and internal financial reporting;
• interpreting financial information to influence necessary change;
• maintaining a working understanding of contemporary accounting and industry standards to ensure continuous improvement;
• adhering to ASIC requirements and complying with current legislation and regulations;
• liaising with and supporting external auditors and taxation agents;
• ensuring a robust control environment.

Applications are sought from appropriately qualified (CA/CPA) finance professionals.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, build relationships in a commercial environment and respond to and implement change.  Strong communication, organisation, negotiation and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to drive continuous improvement and a forward-thinking commercial mindset.  The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working extensively with team members located in time zones and locations around the world.

This role will suit an experienced accounting professional who is keen to progress their career in a growing and dynamic business.

For further information on our client, please visit buddy.com

Applications should be addressed to Andrew Reed.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call Andrew or Hannah Way on (08) 8100 8827.

Police Health Limited is a progressive and contemporary Adelaide based not-for-profit, member focused, private health insurer that operates nationally.  With a history stretching back to 1935, its purpose is to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of police and emergency services personnel and volunteers.  The organisation does this by providing high quality, good value private health insurance products and services exclusively to those communities through two separate brands, Police Health and Emergency Services Health, both of which consistently receive national industry accolades.  With an exciting and continued growth trajectory ahead, a rare Product Management opportunity has emerged.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Marketing & Strategic Relationships, this key role is responsible for driving the development and delivery of products and plays an important role in contributing to the delivery of enduring value to members whilst providing opportunities for sustainable growth.  Key responsibilities include:

• continual development and enhancement of the organisation’s product, program and provider portfolio aligned to business strategy;
• managing incumbent health providers and hospital contracting arrangements;
• developing and delivering on an agreed strategic product plan; 
• providing leadership to a small team.

This is a rare Adelaide based product management opportunity to take end-to-end product ownership and contribute directly to the continued success of this flourishing organisation as part of a high performing team.  The successful candidate will have a strategic, commercial and analytical mindset, together with a pragmatic and hands on approach.  Applications are encouraged from candidates with relevant experience within a comparable product, commercial marketing or analytical role.  A background in insurance or broader financial services or related sectors will be highly regarded.

A competitive remuneration package including additional leave and employee benefits will be negotiated in order to attract the right candidate.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit policehealth.com.au and eshealth.com.au

Applications should be addressed to Justin Hinora.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call (08) 8100 8849.

The City of Salisbury is one of South Australia’s largest and most progressive Councils, serving a growing community of 137,000 residents in a region of ever increasing economic and social importance to the State’s future.  With a turnover around $120m, assets of $1.8b and a significant focus on progressive community engagement and partnerships, the City has an exciting future focused on enhancing the economic, community and sustainability agendas. 

This key role reports to and works closely with the General Manager Business Excellence and is responsible for leading a team of contract and procurement professionals working to deliver value for money outcomes for the community.  The key responsibilities of the role include:

• upholding the Council’s values of being Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Helpful;
• provision of high level strategic procurement, market and contract advice across the organisation;
• leading the formulation of contemporary category and sourcing strategies;
• negotiating effective and commercially sound contracts and strategic supplier arrangements;
• providing strategic direction and organisational leadership for the Strategic Procurement Division in its transformation to a more strategically and commercially focussed team;
• ensuring the Strategic Procurement Division presents with professionalism to benefit the organisation and community through enhanced stakeholder relationship management;
• supporting the delivery of the extensive annual capital budget to maximise delivery of key outcomes.

Applications are sought from senior procurement or contract management professionals with demonstrated experience in developing and managing procurement services in a comparably large and complex environment.  A collaborative interpersonal style, superior communication and negotiation skills, strong business and commercial acumen, and a strategic and creative mindset along with sound project and change management skills will be essential.  Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

As one of the more significant roles of its kind in South Australia, this is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to achieve work life balance and stability and make a direct contribution to the City of Salisbury and the greater community.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit salisbury.sa.gov.au

Applications should be addressed to Andrew Reed.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call Andrew or Christian Gaszner on (08) 8100 8849.

Pilgrim Uniting Church (Pilgrim) is a part of the Uniting Church in Australia, which was formed by the Union of the Methodist, Congregational and Presbyterian Churches.  Situated in the centre of the CBD, Pilgrim’s mission is to generate new life and vitality in the City of Adelaide.  As part of this, Pilgrim provides a safe meeting place for people who are not often seen or heard, enabling them to share their stories with the Church.

The position of Business Manager plays both a strategic and operational role in optimising financial returns and streamlining administration to support the staff and volunteers involved in Pilgrim’s extensive ministry and mission.

Reporting to the Chair of the Church Council, this position forms part of the leadership team and is a key advisor to the Operations Committee and Church Council on the business and administrative operations of the Church.

Contributing to strategy and business planning, key responsibilities include maximising the potential for increasing income, organising the management of the Church’s significant asset base (both financial and on-site property) and ensuring the smooth operation of services offered by Pilgrim.  In a hands-on capacity, the successful candidate will be required to lead the day-to-day financial accounting function, reporting, financial modelling, budgeting and statutory requirements, whilst ensuring robust governance and risk management processes are implemented and adhered to.

The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, have a contemporary leadership style, be able to work collaboratively and establish effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and be sympathetic to both the Christian values espoused by Pilgrim and Pilgrim’s ministry and mission to the city.  Warmth, energy and integrity, along with a genuine affinity with a community serving organisation are also important.  Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or commerce are essential requirements for this role.  Considerable experience in MYOB is preferred.

This position is offered on a part-time basis of 25 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working hours and days can be negotiated in order to secure the right candidate.  Car parking will be provided.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit pilgrim.org.au

Applications should be addressed to Justin Hinora.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call Justin or Christian Gaszner on (08) 8100 8849.

Hendon Semiconductors is a South Australian based company specialising in the design and manufacture of microelectronic products including integrated circuits, thick film hybrids and surface mounted PCB assemblies. Located in Hendon, 25 minutes west of the CBD, Hendon Semiconductors is a key competitor in markets where electronics is a key technology, such as space, manufacturing, defence and telecommunications.

Now under the Legend Corporation banner, Hendon Semiconductors is looking to expand its team through the appointment of multiple engineering positions including a Process Engineer.

Ideally having Lean Green Belt qualifications and a specialisation in electronics, the appointee will work on both high volume/low margin and low volume/high margin (bespoke) electronic products, preferably including ceramic thick film hybrid technology and have responsibility in conjunction with the production team for scrutinising, critically reviewing and updating processes as required to fully utilise current and new machine lines, ensuring maximum efficiency.  This role will also have a client facing element, helping to forge meaningful relationships with external stakeholders.

Applications are sought from engineering qualified professionals who can work well in a team, who are insatiably curious and who display a superb work ethic.  Suitable for an experienced or emerging professional, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a great deal of autonomy while receiving close tutelage and collaborating with senior engineering leads within the business. Experience in manufacturing, specifically electronic manufacturing will be highly regarded.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, Hendon Semiconductors offers a free gym membership to all employees as well as free onsite parking.

Hendon Semiconductors is also open to receiving broad expressions of interest from professionals with mixed engineering backgrounds who want to be involved in a hands-on, design focused business.

For further information on our client, please visit hendonsemiconductors.com and legend.com.au 

Applications should be addressed to Justin Hinora.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application. 

For a confidential discussion, please call Justin or Christian Gaszner on (08) 8100 8849.

Located in the technology business cluster in Mawson Lakes north of Adelaide, Ultra provides application engineered bespoke solutions to the burgeoning defence sector.  As part of the global Ultra Electronics group the future for the Australian team is bright.

The Contracts Manager is a pivotal member of the team managing customer contracts and overseeing supply chain activities.  Key responsibilities of this role include:

• preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts and subcontracts;
• monitoring contract performance ensuring appropriate protective measures are undertaken as necessary;
• developing productive relationships with customers, vendors and third party stakeholders;
• managing commercial risks and opportunities;
• providing leadership to the Procurement Specialist.

Applications are invited from experienced contract management professionals with appropriate tertiary qualifications and experience in contract management in a complex industry environment.  Superior business acumen, negotiation, management, leadership and strategic thinking skills will be paramount as will savviness, integrity, drive, energy, credibility and authenticity.  Experience in Australia’s defence industry will be very highly regarded and holding (or the ability to obtain) a Defence Security Clearance – Secret will be essential.

This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing business supporting a flagship SA industry sector.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF icon above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit ultra-electronics.com.au

Applications should be addressed to Andrew Reed.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call Andrew, Christian Gaszner or Hannah Way on (08) 8100 8827.

WELL ESTABLISHED PRACTICE

WORK LIFE BALANCE FOCUS

Our client is a well established and respected South Australian radiology practice with strong relationships across medical centres and providers and exciting growth plans underpinned by strong corporate support and funding.

An opportunity exists for one or more appropriately qualified and experienced practitioners to join this tight knit and connected practice and craft a flexible work arrangement across one or multiple sites around the City and State.

Applications are encouraged from emerging or seasoned specialists with the credibility, flexibility and patient focus necessary to thrive with the business as it expands its footprint.

The capacity to maintain and develop authentic relationships with referrers will be essential along with warmth, integrity and unwavering patient focus and care.

The business will allow the appointee(s) both autonomy and authority to construct a service under this established brand providing this important medical service to a loyal and growing customer base.

No weekend or out of hours work is envisaged and the business will consider applicants seeking either full-time or part-time conditions.  Make an enquiry to reset your work life balance whilst delivering excellence within your professional discipline.  

Applications should be addressed to Andrew Reed.   Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

Your expression of interest will not be forwarded to our client without your explicit consent. 

For a confidential discussion, please call Andrew or Christian Gaszner on (08) 8100 8849.

The SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry, that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services.  The impact of this research will be to develop intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise that will spawn new businesses, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for all Australians.

Reporting to the CEO, this critical role provides high level research leadership and operational direction in delivering on SmartSat’s vision. Working closely with the Research Program Directors, Theme Leaders and the Education Directors, the CRO will drive SmartSat’s research programs and missions as well as its education and training programs.  Applications are encouraged from senior research leaders with significant experience in the space or space-related research environment.  Technical experience in space systems will also be expected.  Demonstrated ability with leading senior researchers as well as a track record of success in working directly with industry are also considered minimum requirements.

Whilst the preference is for this position to be based in Adelaide, South Australia, expressions of Interest are still encouraged from candidates who propose to be based elsewhere.  An executive level remuneration package reflective of the importance and seniority of the role will be negotiated to attract the right candidate.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute towards building Australia’s Space Industry.  SmartSat is an organisation committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture.  Eligibility for Australian Security NV1 Clearance is desirable.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF icon above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit smartsatcrc.com  

Applications should be addressed to Justin Hinora and Trish Retallick.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call +61 8 8100 8827 or via email justin.hinora@hender.com.au

The SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry, that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services.  The impact of this research will be to develop intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise that will spawn new businesses, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for all Australians.

In consultation with the Chief Research Officer and the Research Program Leadership Team, the Research Program Manager will manage the project development, approval and review process to ensure that the outputs and outcomes of the Commonwealth Agreement are realised.  Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified professionals with demonstrated expertise in research administration and a commercial research program management background, from either the higher education sector or industry research environment.

These roles present an exciting opportunity to contribute towards building Australia’s Space Industry.  SmartSat is an organisation committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture.  Eligibility for Australian Security NV1 Clearance is desirable.

For a job and person specification, please click on the PDF icon above or below, and for further information on our client, please visit smartsatcrc.com  

Applications should be addressed to Justin Hinora and Trish Retallick.  Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion, please call +61 8 8100 8827 or via email justin.hinora@hender.com.au