Overview
Fractional COO / Head of Commercial & Operations Jobs in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia at Miimi & Jiinda
Title: Fractional COO / Head of Commercial & Operations
Company: Miimi & Jiinda
Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Company Description
Miimi & Jiinda is an Aboriginal-owned luxury fashion brand founded by artist Melissa Greenwood on Gumbaynggirr Country. Renowned for its collections that integrate original artworks into refined silk and linen garments, the brand offers timeless, high-quality pieces designed to transition effortlessly from day to night. Drawing on a foundation of storytelling, culture, and deep connection to Country, Miimi & Jiinda creates limited quantities of elevated fashion that embody meaning, identity, and modern luxury. The brand operates at the unique intersection of art and contemporary fashion.
Role Description
Miimi & Jiinda is entering a pivotal growth phase as we prepare for our 2026 expansion and the launch of Migaana Day to Night.
I am seeking a senior commercial operator to work directly alongside me as Founder to build the financial and operational backbone of the business.
This is not a project management role.
This is not a passive advisory role.
This is a leadership-level, hands-on commercial role.
You will act as my commercial counterpart bringing clarity, pace, discipline and financial control into every area of the business.
How You Work
• You move quickly and decisively
• You take ownership and execute not just advise
• You prioritise impact over perfection
• You are highly organised, commercially sharp, and solutions-driven
• You are comfortable operating inside a fast-moving, founder-led environment
• You are able to step in, take control, and create immediate momentum
This role requires focus and commitment.
Miimi & Jiinda must be treated as a priority not one of many competing engagements.
Core Focus Areas
• Commercial forecasting and margin modelling across collections
• Ownership of the master production and launch calendar
• Budget vs actual tracking and financial visibility
• Inventory and cashflow alignment
• Translating marketing ambition into operational reality
• Identifying structural risks early and implementing solutions
• Building systems that enable scale without operational strain
Ideal Background
• Former COO, Head of Planning, or Senior Commercial Lead
• 8+ years within a premium fashion or product-based brand
• Proven experience scaling founder-led businesses
• Strong commercial judgement and financial acumen
• Highly structured, decisive, and accountable
• Not actively managing multiple competing brands or commitments
Engagement Structure
• Minimum 6-month engagement
• 2–3 intensive days per week
• Embedded at leadership level
This role is suited to someone who has already operated at a senior level and is now seeking meaningful, embedded work not portfolio-style consulting.
Individual applicants only. No agencies.
To Apply
Please email directly with:
• Overview of relevant experience
• Brands you’ve helped scale
• Current commitments and availability
Qualifications
• Proven senior experience in commercial operations, planning or business leadership
• Strong financial capability across forecasting, budgeting, margin management and cashflow oversight
• Experience building and managing operational systems, timelines and business discipline
• Ability to turn strategy into execution and drive follow-through
• Highly structured, fast-moving and accountable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Confident working directly alongside a founder in a scaling business
• Experience in a premium fashion, retail, product-based or consumer brand preferred
• Not suited to someone operating as a light-touch advisor or managing multiple competing priorities
• Strong alignment with brand, culture and creative integrity
