Telethon is not just the biggest TV event of the year.

The Channel 7 Telethon Trust is a 365 day, community-driven philanthropic organisation that supports 97 charity beneficiaries throughout WA enabling a better and brighter future for WA children and their families.

In our 55th year, Telethon proudly represents the people of Western Australia who have generously donated over $457 million since 1968, to improve the lives of our children.

Due to the growth of Telethon’s fundraising, partners and the beneficiaries we support, we are looking for a senior Operations Dynamo to join our energetic Telethon team.

The Role of Operations Manager:

Reporting to the General Manager of Telethon, your responsibilities will include the:

• annual planning, scheduling and project management of our exciting program of key events and big campaigns, including the Telethon Weekend
• operational day to day management of Telethon Trust
• CRM management and supporting the wider Telethon Trust team
• development and implementation of operational plans and processes

You are:

• resilient and a driven multitasker who is able to deliver technically in a fast paced and diverse working environment
• a natural and effective communicator (both verbal and written) with a highly collaborative style and outstanding stakeholder management skills
• able to thrive working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment
• a credible “people person”, comfortable in project managing “big moments” and engaging with your team
• proactive and a positive self-starter with a can do attitude, willing to work alongside your team
• systems savvy project manager with at least 5 years recent operational lead and/or manager experience
• a genuine Telethon advocate, comfortable talking in a group setting and across all levels of seniority