Clipboard is looking for a Chief of Staff to join our growing team in Sydney.

About the Company

Clipboard is an Australian headquartered software business transforming the way that schools and other organisations deliver extracurricular programs. We drive student engagement and quality of education by supporting music, sports, clubs and everything else that happens outside of the classroom.

Clipboard plays a critical role for these organisations in ensuring they deliver quality programs in a safe and organised environment. Hundreds of schools - and hundreds of thousands of students, parents and staff - rely on Clipboard daily across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

We build innovative and streamlined software to help schools and other organisations win back time, save money, meet duty of care requirements, communicate better and ultimately focus on those who matter the most: their students.

We’re a fast-paced, venture-backed startup, and an alumni of the Startmate accelerator program. Read more about us here: https://clipboard.app/about-us

Position Overview

Unlock your full potential by joining our team in the pivotal Chief of Staff role. This role will be instrumental in enhancing our operational efficiency and strategic focus as Clipboard continues through its next phase of exciting growth. You’ll report to - and directly support - the CEO by managing a diverse range of responsibilities, allowing for a greater emphasis on long-term strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a versatile professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled in driving operational improvements.

Each day, you'll work on optimising operations, addressing critical tasks, and supporting various strategic projects. You will work across finance, operations, sales, customer success, product, HR and beyond. You will be hands-on and have the ability to step into multiple areas of the business as needed. We seek someone with strong business acumen, good financial knowledge and an affinity with data. Perfect for a “doer” with a great attitude. This role is a unique opportunity to have a broad influence and impact in a fast-growing startup!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO - Collaborate with the CEO to drive strategy, collaborate with CEO and leadership on OKRs and KPIs
• Finance - Handle financial operations, including working with bookkeepers, accounts payable/receivable, and other processes
• Financial modelling - Assist with budgeting, own and manage the financial model
• Data analysis - Conduct data analysis across the business and provide insights to support strategic decisions
• Strategy - Collect, synthesise and analyse company data to identify and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Process improvements - Identify and implement improvements in business processes and efficiency
• Reporting - Assist with business reporting to different stakeholders
• Administration and operations - Act as the lead for other business administration processes, HR and governance
• Office management - Basic office management, supplies and administration

Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial acumen - You have a thorough understanding of how a SaaS business works, what makes them tick and what metrics are important
• Financial savvy - You possess a solid understanding of accounting and finances
• Data and spreadsheet guru - You have a high proficiency in data analysis and spreadsheets
• Strong communicator - You are able to communicate effectively and have strong people skills
• Great presenter - You are confident in producing compelling presentations (incl. slides), as well as communicating and presenting ideas
• An adaptable generalist - You’re a “doer”, who is comfortable stepping into different areas of the business as needed
• Capable project manager - You feel confident in your ability to keep initiatives on track and work cross-functionally across special projects
• Strategic thinker - You’re able to think about the future in a strategic way that aligns with the company’s vision

Ideally some of the following experience:

• Experience at another fast-paced startup in operational or generalist role
• Experience in finance or strategy whether at consulting firm, bank, accounting firm or other similar role

Why Clipboard

• Impact - Your work will have a profound impact on the business. We empower our employees to each make a big difference. Our team loves the positive impact their daily work has on our customers.
• Career progression - Embark on a journey of continuous learning and career progression in a startup environment known for its rapid pace of development. You’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in various domains. There is plenty of room to grow at Clipboard.
• Team culture - Be part of a vibrant and supportive team culture where your success is paramount. At Clipboard we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and personal growth.
• Flexibility - Our hybrid working model means you can work 2 to 5 days per week from the office.
• More perks - Like birthday leave, regular team-building experiences, like dinners, lunches, drinks and team (“extracurricular”) activities. And more.

Clipboard supports an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Clipboard employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Clipboard Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.