Chief Operating Officer jobs
Want your next Chief Operating Officer job to find you?
Create an account to get personalised matches.
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Operating Officer / Head of Operations
Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager, Content
General Manager Consumer
General Manager Aftersales
General Manager – Sales
General Manager – Operations
Chief Operating Officer Job Market Data across Australia
How many Chief Operating Officer jobs are available in Australia?
There are currently 24 Chief Operating Officer jobs across Australia listed on Employment Hero, with one new position added in the last 7 days, the most recent posted 14 hours ago. Full-time roles lead at 88% of listings, with contract at 8%. Onsite roles lead the way, with 17 listings requiring onsite presence, seven hybrid and zero remote. All 20 listings are senior positions.
How much does a chief operating officer earn in Australia?
The median salary for a Chief Operating Officer in Australia is $236,240 per year, with the middle 50% of roles falling between $179,374 and $324,996. Top earners take home over $456,248. NSW pays the most, with a median salary 8% above the national average.
$236,240 median salary per year
Chief roles sit near the national median.
| State | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $255,696 | +8.2% above the national median |
| VIC | $247,264 | +4.7% above the national median |
| WA | $225,099 | −4.7% below the national median |
| QLD | $221,544 | −6.2% below the national median |
| SA | $219,473 | −7.1% below the national median |
| ACT | $199,558 | −15.5% below the national median |
| TAS | $180,285 | −23.7% below the national median |
| NT | $157,771 | −33.2% below the national median |
| Australia | $236,240 | Baseline |
Salary data is current as at November 2026 and provided as general information only, based on Employment Hero jobs data. While believed accurate, it has not been independently verified and Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy. This information should not be relied on as financial or career advice — seek independent advice before making employment or salary decisions.
Discover Trending jobs
Top Roles
1,272 jobs available
1,074 jobs available
1,071 jobs available
1,066 jobs available
578 jobs available
560 jobs available
560 jobs available
446 jobs available
366 jobs available
314 jobs available
305 jobs available
305 jobs available
264 jobs available
257 jobs available
251 jobs available
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Canada
Singapore
Malaysia





