This newly formed role presents an appealing opportunity to join our highly innovative initiative during a time of growth and progression.

You will contribute to the overall health of our organisation as we expand working cross-functionally to ensure we are streamlining processes, maximising efficiencies and effectiveness while getting ‘stuff’ done.

If you consider yourself good at everything and someone who can contribute to all aspects of our initiative, you're who we're looking for!

Our Business Operations Manager:

• Is responsible for all aspects of organisational operation.
• Will join our small Management team.
• Cares about our cause and our people.
• Has a “can-do” attitude.
• Will refine, implement and maintain efficiencies to enhance our internal capacity and enable organisational sustainability.
• Will drive our culture and bring good strong energy to the team.
• Is professional, analytical, organised and efficient.

Reports to:

• Chief Executive Officer.

Location:

• Sydney (office in Brookvale / hybrid arrangement).

Status:

• Part-time 0.6FTE (12 months fixed term contract with a view to permanent).

About Childhood Dementia initiative

Our vision: Sustainable global health solutions for childhood dementia.

Childhood Dementia Initiative is driving world-first action for every child living with dementia so that we may achieve the following outcomes:

• Treatments and cures available for children with dementia;
• Access to equitable and quality care for children with dementia and their families; and
• Childhood dementia is a global health policy priority.

Role responsibilities

The Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of operations to ensure a stable operational foundation for our work. This includes financial management, human resources, administration, operating systems and tools, legal and compliance, governance and policy, and impact and performance measurement.

Operating Efficiency:

• Financial management including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage business performance and impact measurement and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Human Resources:

• Develop and implement performance management processes and frameworks.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding as required and resourcing across the organisation.
• Develop and implement practices to maintain the wellbeing of our team.
• Manage HR systems, policies and objectives.

Strategy:

• Develop and execute operational plan to meet strategic goals of the organisation.
• Plan and manage operational growth.
• Contribute to ongoing organisational strategy.

Infrastructure:

• Manage and optimise operational infrastructure including IT, CRM and marketing systems and other existing and emerging technology solutions.
• Manage office facilities.
• Effective utilisation of all resources available including volunteers.

Stakeholder Relationships:

• Manage key operational relationships including suppliers, professional services, volunteers and our own team members.

Governance:

• Manage regulatory compliance including insurances, licences and policies.
• Prepare Board papers and minute meetings as required.
• Oversee risk management process for the organisation.

Selection Criteria - qualifications, experience and skills:

• Experience and/or a strong interest in the not-for-profit sector.
• 5+ years’ professional experience with a successful level of achievement.
• Experience in financial management, including budget, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong command of IT, well versed in working with technologies such as Google Suite, Salesforce, MS Office products, Mailchimp and a genuine interest in new apps and technology.
• High outcome focus and attention to detail.
• Exemplary communication and administrative skills.
• Problem-solver who takes ownership and has the ability to think strategically.
• Energy, creativity, drive and passion for our cause, our people and the role.
• Strong credentials in HR, team building and people management.
• Ability to self-manage and resolve key issues quickly and incisively.
• The right to reside and work in Australia.