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Sara Walker

Mountain Creek,Australia

Summary

Chief Operations Officer with proven track record at Suncare Community Services Ltd, driving substantial revenue growth and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Expertise in strategic planning and relationship management, overseeing a diverse workforce of over 750 staff and 200 volunteers. Committed to enhancing performance and ensuring compliance across all operational areas.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operations Officer

Suncare Community Services Ltd
02.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Suncare Community Services Ltd is a not-for-profit community organisation operating across Central and Southeast Queensland. With a professional reputation stemming from more than 50 years of building a genuine sense of family, community connections and personal relationships built on trust and care. A leading provider in community and in home services, Suncare has over 6000 customers with a team of 750 staff and 200 volunteers.
  • Achieved overall revenue growth of $67 million ($33 million in 2019, and anticipating $100 million in 2025) during the COO's tenure.
  • Development and implementation of business strategy and operational plans.
  • Development of operational policy and procedures to meet compliance with legislated regulations.
  • Implementation of projects to meet strategic goals, and achieve target milestones.
  • Leading over 750 operational employees in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Fostering a proactive attitude and future-focused thinking among staff in a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitoring outcome measures, program outcomes, and performance improvement.
  • Maintaining productive relationships and cross-departmental communication channels.
  • Expanded business operations through new process development and strategic planning.
  • Maintaining an excellent customer satisfaction rate.
  • Analysis of financial performance, and implementation of efficiency drives to increase performance.
  • Suncare Community Services Ltd is a not-for-profit community organisation operating across Central and Southeast Queensland. With a professional reputation stemming from more than 50 years of building a genuine sense of family, community connections, and personal relationships built on trust and care. A leading provider of community and in-home services, Suncare has over 6,000 customers, with a team of 750+ staff and volunteers.

Regional Service Manager

Suncare Community Services Ltd
06.2013 - 06.2018

General Manager

Family Link Care and Support Service Inc
06.2004 - 03.2013

Company Overview: Family Link Care and Support Service Inc (has since merged with Live Better) provides supports to people with a disability living in the community. A not-for-profit organisation operating across the Riverina Murray region, connecting capable, passionate and caring locals with those who need support.

  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organisational goals.
  • Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.

Peer Support Coordinator

Family Link Care and Support Service Inc
11.2001 - 06.2004

Hostel Supervisor

Edel Quinn shelter
05.2000 - 11.2001

Company overview: A dedicated crisis accommodation and support service for men experiencing homelessness, disadvantage or social disconnection.

  • Day to day operations of the hostel
  • Intake of new clients
  • Coordinating medical requirements of clients including mental health assessments, GP/hospital appointments
  • Assisting clients to liaise with Government departments

Education

Bachelor - Social Science (Social Welfare)

Charles Sturt University
01.2004

Diploma - Business Administration

TAFE NSW
01.2011

Skills

  • Executive leadership
  • Relationship and team building
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Business development
  • Policy development
  • Risk assessment
  • Complex problem solving
  • Operational analysis
  • Financial management
  • Employee motivation and performance
  • Strategic and operational planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Process development
  • Performance improvement
  • Customer service
  • Crisis management
  • Change management

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer

Suncare Community Services Ltd
02.2018 - Current

Regional Service Manager

Suncare Community Services Ltd
06.2013 - 06.2018

General Manager

Family Link Care and Support Service Inc
06.2004 - 03.2013

Peer Support Coordinator

Family Link Care and Support Service Inc
11.2001 - 06.2004

Hostel Supervisor

Edel Quinn shelter
05.2000 - 11.2001

Bachelor - Social Science (Social Welfare)

Charles Sturt University

Diploma - Business Administration

TAFE NSW
Sara Walker