The Company

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has been established to realign Australia’s financial system so that more money flows to activities that will create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia.
ASFI does that by contributing to the following outcomes

• Emissions reductions - across key sectors of the economy at asset and entity levels
• Increased private capital flowing towards climate adaptation and resilience
• Nature is valued and integrated into financial decision making
• First Nations rights and interests are embedded in financial decision making
• First Nations communities and businesses have better access to finance
• Communities have increased access to place-based financial products and improved financial inclusion

The Role

As a critical part of ASFI’s Operations team this role is responsible for delivering high quality operational support for the organisation. You will be the first port of call for the team needing operational support and will be responsible for drafting, updating and driving implementation of operational policies, processes and systems across HR, IT, risk and compliance, facilities and general operations under direction of the Executive Manager, Finance and Operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

This role will take the lead on a variety of aspects involved in day-to-day operations of the organisation including:

• With oversight from the Executive Manager, Finance and Operations, ensure operations are run efficiently, leading operational and business management including systems, policy, processes, HR, IT and resources
• With oversight from the Executive Manager, Finance and Operations, develop and implement fit for purpose processes and procedures (policies, performance review framework, workplace health and safety, inductions)
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including IT and other service providers
• Identify any areas of deficiency and propose strategies for continuous improvement
• Contribute to other work of the Operations team as needed
• Other duties as directed by the Executive Manager, Finance and Operations

About You

You are adept at working in a small environment where people's opinions are valued and listened to. You thrive on open communication, transparency and are energised by a dynamic work environment. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and have a go at things and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• Background and experience in an operational role in a similar organisation (either not for profit or business)
• Track record of ‘getting things done’ and demonstrated ability to work independently and remain highly productive
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player who enjoys working with others
• A commitment to, and reputation for high quality work
• The ability to learn new skills quickly

The Rewards and Culture

Not only will you be aligning capital with environmental and social goals, but you will also be part of an organisation that has embedded flexibility around location, hours and how you choose to work, prioritising work life balance
You will also have:

• A professional development allowance of $5k per year
• Additional leave days per year, increasing annually based on length of service
• Access to volunteering leave

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via our online application process. For a confidential discussion please contact Lauren Monaghan on 0432 414 392 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs

To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.

Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can provide adjustments for you.

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