• Join a Not-For-Profit organisation making a difference in the community
• Either Full time or Part time options available
• Generous leave options and salary packaging available

Our client Barwon Community Legal Service is a community legal centre that provides free legal information, advice, and casework to members of the local community, with a culture of supportiveness, positive change, integrity and empathy. The successful applicant will be experienced in leadership and team management, have financial acumen and a high level of problem solving and communication skills. They currently have a full-time or part-time opportunity for an Operations Manager. This role requires strategic thinking, people management, and strong leadership skills.

What you will do:

The Operations Manager will lead and oversee the organisation's operational functions, including Finance, ICT, HR, Administration, and Office Management. This role is a key part of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within a small organisation and demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.

This role is responsible for:

• Contributing to organisational strategy, supporting team development, leading change management initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders, staff, and the board.

• Supervising office facilities, procurement, vendor management, and workplace safety, ensuring an effective and well-maintained work environment.
• Management of financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with legal and governance standards, ensuring financial sustainability and risk management.
• Overseeing IT infrastructure, data security, and outsourced IT services to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinating HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and staff training, while ensuring smooth office operations and document management.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Proven experience in an operations management role within a small organisation.
• Strong understanding of finance, ICT, HR, and administrative functions.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an operations management role within a small organisation.
• Strong understanding of finance, ICT, HR, and administrative functions.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a leadership team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you would like more information about this exciting role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager - Barwon Community Legal Service - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.