We are a member of Accor, led by industry experts and now a rare opportunity has arisen to join our leadership team as our Commercial Director. This role will take full accountability for the strategic marketing, business development, forecasting, sales, and distribution. You will lead a highly engaged and capable team therefore significant leadership; motivational and empowerment expertise is required along with the ability to engage across a variety of customer dynamics.

As a member of the Executive Committee, and alongside other capable executives, you will be leading and guiding the implementation of the loyalty and marketing strategy, brand development and positioning in highly competitive and evolving market. It will be required that you bring extensive knowledge of the customer group, competitor landscape and are able to translate market insights into a highly compelling end user offering.

Reporting to the General Manager, our Commercial Director is responsible for total revenue including group and transient rooms, group food and beverage, meeting room hire and other revenues, as well as assisting and actively participating in yield management strategies and serves as an advisor to the General Manager on business intelligence. The successful candidate will be driven, proactive, strategic and a self-starter who will endeavor to make their mark and make this role their own.

To apply for this this sought-after role, you will demonstrate previous experience in a similar position and have an exceptional understanding of the business with a strong focus on business intelligence. You will have excellent personal presentation and presence, refined communication skills, perfection for the smallest of details, proven experience within a luxury establishment, and above all else, pride yourself on ability to build relationships and guest experiences epitomising French elegance, style and sophistication.

Koala’s mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.

Why we have this role @ Koala 

The quality and safety of products we sell to our customers are core to delivering a great experience at Koala within all countries that we currently operate in. This is a high paced and varied role playing an integral part in leading the Quality Team in all quality and compliance aspects; ultimately ensuring our manufacturing partners, products, and marketing claims align with our goals, commitments and values. This position will also be responsible to report key trends, insights and actions into key stakeholders within the business.

What is key to the success of this role @ Koala?

●      Based on Koala values, lead and develop people in the best way, delivery business result. (leadership)

●      Able to work independently or as part of a team with setting & follow up goals and priorities (organisation and prioritisation skills)

●      Deeply understand on quality matters’ contribution and impact to business, customers and suppliers. (Business mindset)

●      Able to engage with all types of internal stakeholders and explain complex issues or requirements in a clear and easy to understand manner (communication skills)

●      Where necessarily, influence outcomes / decisions by working collaboratory with various stakeholders to ensure a win-win outcome (communication skills)

●      Working to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (accuracy and detail skills)

●      Able to produce and present reports, training and insights based on on various data sets (analytical and interpretation skills)

●      Champion the importance of product safety and quality throughout the business (leadership skills).

What are the key deliverables for this role?

Product Compliance (New Product Development)

●      Set way of working for product compliance during new product development phase.

●      Ensure that all new products launched by Koala are safe and fit for purpose.  This includes the regular review / updating of any specific Product Development Guidelines, ensuring the appropriate market regulatory requirements are also considered.

●      Work closely with external labs and third party to secure the legal requirements for different markets, has been clear and executed well.

●      Work closely with different authorities, to get latest information on any legal requirement updates, and understand how to implement updates into business.

●      Set up the testing plan both on time and resources-wise yearly, and follow-up status.

Quality Control (Existing Products)

●      Set quality performance KPI for overall business, different categories and suppliers.

●      Undertake regular reviews of existing products in range to determine the root causes of warranties and returns.  Based on these reviews, put in place corrective actions with factories to reduce manufacturing faults and defects.

●      Regularly review products against any current quality and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure they continue to be safe, fit for use and compliant to regulatory requirements in all markets we operate in.  This includes ongoing testing of products and materials where required.

●      Collaborate with various stakeholders within the business to draw insights that are driven by warranties and returns data, customer insights (formal) and customer service feedback to provide recommendations on further improvements that could be made to products (either current or future) and champion the continual improvement of existing products within the range.

●      Working closely with our factory partners, lodge regular credit claims based on the specific requirements of the Supplier and Warranty agreements.  Report back to the finance team on all credit claims successfully lodged.

●      Together with team, Investigate consumer complaints, quality failures and areas of further improvement, and work closely with the Quality team and other internal / external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

●      Escalate any serious injuries or illnesses caused by products to the Director, Quality & Compliance manager to ensure these are appropriately handled by the business.

Ideal background…

●      Minimum 5 years Formal tertiary qualifications in QA/QC or relevant industry experience.

●      Experience with furniture, home furnishings or FMCG environment is preferred, but not limited.

●      People leadership experience is required.

●      Demonstrable experience in method validation is required

●      Demonstrable experience presenting and defending the quality control standards during regulatory inspections

●      High ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders while multitasking on a number of projects within a fast-paced environment

●      Excellent organisational skills, written & verbal communication skills and attention to detail

●      A ever-curious mindset that isn’t afraid to challenge the norms, wanting to learn and grow within the team and business

●      Did we mention that empathy is a must have? Our customers are at the heart of the business and an empathetic approach is a must at every touchpoint

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!

• Hybrid work - the team is back in the Alexandria Treehouse 2-3+ days a week, with Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials and a stocked kitchen of healthy, local and organic produce to look forward to.
• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
• Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
• All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

To read more, check out our careers page or the great work we do with Work180.

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We're seeking an entry level Service Desk Analyst to join the newly established Service Desk team. The Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to our internal staff. This includes troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, providing user training and documenting technical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation and a passion for technology. Due to the team requirements, it is essential to work in our head office in Sydney CBD one day per week.

As our Service Desk Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with our IT Operations team.
• Procurement and management of hardware & peripherals (laptops, mice, monitors, headsets).
• Issuing swipe cards for our Sydney Head Office.
• Managing application provisioning for all cross functional tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Okta.
• Managing virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Slack, GoogleMeet.
• The remote management of company technology via security software.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android.
• Troubleshooting IT issues across the entire Employment Hero business.
• Working within data protection compliance with ISO27001.
• Participating as a project resource for IT Operation initiatives.

What will you bring

• Entry level experience in Technology (Up to 1 year experience).
• Degree and/or related qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for details with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make our team experience memorable.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Comfortable with Windows and Mac administration.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes: 

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero

• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're a team of global innovators, who cherish diverse perspectives that fuel our mission; to simplify the world of work for SMBs worldwide.

We're seeking a customer focused Service Desk Analyst, who’s ready to step into the role of Service Desk Team Lead, to join the newly established Service Desk team. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of technical expertise, exceptional customer service skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. As a Service Desk Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of IT support service to our internal staff while being mentored by the IT Operations Manager as you begin your career in IT leadership. Due to the team requirements, it is essential to work in our head office in Sydney CBD one day per week.

As our Service Desk Team Lead you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the Service Desk team, providing guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Service Desk, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures
• Implement and maintain internal and external knowledge base articles, working closely with our IT Operations team.
• Procurement and management of hardware & peripherals (laptops, mice, monitors, headsets).
• Issuing swipe cards for our Sydney Head Office.
• Managing application provisioning for all cross functional tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Okta.
• Managing virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Slack, GoogleMeet.
• The remote management of company technology via security software.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android.
• Troubleshooting IT issues across the entire Employment Hero business.
• Working within data protection compliance with ISO27001.
• Participating as a project resource for IT Operation initiatives.

What will you bring

• Degree and/or related qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Entry level leadership experience - 1-2 years Service Desk experience.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for details with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make our team experience memorable.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Comfortable with Windows and Mac administration.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 900+ heroes globally, team support and collaboration is at your fingertips.

But don’t just take it from us, here’s a quote from one of our AU heroes: 

“Working for a company that has purpose and meaning is felt throughout the entire business. No one turns up to work just to get paid - we turn up to work because we care and take pride in what we do, but we also know how to create balance and flexibility in the important things in our life, such as family, friends and leading a lifestyle consistent with our values.”

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, or screen? We’ve got you covered!)
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Swag app cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands and products
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Social events and team celebrations
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero

• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.

In your role as Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for the engineering and people management within one of our high performing mobile application squads inside Nine Product & Technology. You’ll play a vital role in helping your team grow their skills professionally while delivering the product roadmap for a best-in-class news experience for millions of Australians.

Enabling your team

• Work with stakeholders to provide technical solutions to problems or issues
• Act as a enabler, removing roadblocks to progress as needed
• Maintain high quality standards for yourself and software engineering practices of your team
• Work with team members to guide solutions towards business and technology goals
• Drive the continuous improvement of processes and ways of work to improve team capacity and capability

Technical Leadership

• Drive adoption of best practice and ensuring engineering decisions align with the project and product engineering strategy

• Remove single points of failure by cross-skilling staff

Drive high performance

• Establish and maintain a highly motivated and high performance team culture through one on one feedback, mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Communicate openly and be the voice of the business within your team, keeping them informed of and working towards the business vision & goals
• Effectively lead people processes including the hiring of new talent 

Are you a detail-oriented professional who can maintain a library of content that is both informative and accessible? 

In this role you will be responsible  for the production, training, and embedding of knowledge about our products, the customers they serve, and how they function in practice. Your primary focus will be on internal users, but you will also play a key role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of external content.

What you'll do

Produce and Maintain Content Library 

• (Non-Technical Product Definitions) Maintain and publish library of content that internal users can access that is an easy and reliable way to understand what scenarios we can and can’t support on all of our products, what qualifying and approval criteria, how our products function. 

• (Technical Product Definitions) Maintain technical product definitions and make available to relevant users (e.g. Technology, Business Process etc) 

Pro-actively embed Product knowledge  

• Facilitate knowledge transfer / Learning and Development in various formats where required (e.g. Classroom Training, 1:1 Training, written / verbal etc)  

• Support/develop programs to assist new starters (and others) to get requisite product knowledge. 

• Support/Develop any assurance programs aimed at ensuring that we are accurately representing our products to market both on and off platform 

Facilitate Product Updates / change 

• Reviewer and approver of content produced in support of training and development  

• Support pre and post go-live / GTM related activities where product definitions  

• Pro-actively escalating unresolved ambiguity in product definitions for decisions to be made

Are you a strategic thinker ready to shape the future of lending products? Do you thrive on analyzing financial data to make strategic decisions? If you're passionate about taking the lead in product management, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

As a Product Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our Lending Product's success. Your responsibilities will include providing insightful reporting, recommending pricing strategies, and overseeing the financial performance of our flagship product

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into the financial performance of our Lending product, providing both regular in-depth analysis and ad-hoc assessments to ensure we're always ahead of the game.
• Develop and maintain critical financial performance metrics, including Cost + Return on Capital, Cost to Acquire and Serve, and more. Your work will be the compass guiding our product's financial journey.
• Conduct thorough analyses of value drivers influencing product performance, encompassing Channel/Introducer Performance, Cost Analysis, Customer Behavioral Insights, and Churn/Closure Patterns.
• Your recommendations will be at the forefront of our market strategy, as you research and propose alternative interest rate and fee structures to keep us competitive.
•  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of competitor pricing and feature set information, providing our internal teams with a strategic edge.

The Platform Engineering Manager will oversee and lead the team responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising Rest’s API and Digital platforms, ensuring APIs and digital capabilities meet business objectives, security standards, and scalability requirements. The Platform Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in providing automated capabilities to streamline development and operation of APIs by implementing tools and processes that facilitate API creation, testing, documentation, monitoring, scaling, reliability, and performance.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, document, and execute our strategic vision and set technical direction of our API platform. Set development standards, best practices and guidelines for API development, performance, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with solution architects, technical product owner and engineers to define scalable, reliable, and efficient APIs that meet business needs.
• Manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, goals and performance review.
• Work closely with product managers to ensure APIs are integrated seamlessly into products and services.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, testing practices, and documentation guidelines to ensure APIs are robust, well-tested, and well-documented to minimise the risk of bugs and vulnerabilities.
• Oversee the entire API lifecycle, including versioning, deprecation, and sunsetting of APIs.
• Drive initiatives to introduce observability, monitoring and optimization of API performance, stability, and reliability to handle increased traffic and usage, proactively addressing bottlenecks and issues.
• Implement security best practices in the SDLC of APIs to protect sensitive data, ensure compliance with regulators standards, and manage APIs access and authentication.
• Oversee the release process for APIs in every stage. Have contingency plans in place to address potential deployment failures or disruptions. Drive culture of zero-downtime deployments.
• Regularly update leadership and other technical stakeholders on the achievements, risks control plans and security issues remediation related to our API platform.
• Respond to and resolve technical issues, outages, and incidents affecting API platform promptly. Collaborate with relevant teams to diagnose and mitigate problems.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise risks associated with API development, deployment, and maintenance, and develop proactive strategies and controls to mitigate these risks.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to APIs. Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, enhance security, and optimise costs.

What you get to do in this role: 

Be a core part of a new team we are building in Australia. The role of the Senior Technology Consultant – Impact  is part of ServiceNow Impact, our newest product. ServiceNow Impact personalizes customers' digital transformation journey on the Now Platform and accelerates customers’ time-to-value. 

As part of the global customer success organization, this role will help customers unlock business value and accelerate the adoption of the ServiceNow products they have purchased through delivering our technical accelerators. 

You will act as the ServiceNow subject matter expert and bring ServiceNow best practices, innovations, and capabilities to help customers achieve their goals. We have high expectations and a career at ServiceNow means challenging yourself to always be better. 

The ideal candidate is someone with significant experience in ServiceNow development and who wants to help our client base with their digital transformation capabilities. 

• Present and deliver one or more offerings from our portfolio of technical accelerators to complex, large enterprise customers remotely 
• Prepare all client-facing and internal deliverables that are technology-related 
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities, guide best practices development, and mentor/guide junior team members 
• Guide development of new offerings for our technical accelerator portfolio 
• Engage with customers’ requests in Impact including scoping of the level of effort, fulfilling business requirements, and resolving customer escalations 
• Demonstrate the product, both standard and tailored to customer needs 
• Responsible for understanding business and technical problems addressed by the Customer Success Program evolving products and business needs (security, upgrades, etc.) 
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other teams 
• Drive the continuous improvements of our implementation methodology and service offerings based on client experiences 
• Mentor resources and peer review development work