About Women for Election

WOMEN FOR ELECTION (WFE) is a non-partisan, for purpose organisation that is committed to helping inspire and equip women and non-binary folk, from all backgrounds and lived experience, to run for public office in Australia at the local, state and federal level.

WFE strives to achieve gender parity in Australia’s legislative chambers so that governments are representative of the communities they govern. WFE’s programs help women see how they can get involved in the political process, be it to run or to help another woman’s campaign whilst also increasing active citizenry.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

WFE’s vision is to achieve a balanced and fair society achieved through gender parity in Australian politics across all tiers of government.

The mission of WFE is to inspire, equip and sustain women to successfully stand for, and thrive in, public office in Australia.

WFE upholds these values:

• Non-partisan
• Collaborative
• Respectful
• Inclusive

About the Role

WFE has been awarded a Federal Grant to support the identification and equipping of women and diverse candidates from politically under-represented communities to run for office. Supported by a consortium of 4 other organisations and a Design Council, the “Women in Public Office” grant will expand WFE’s current reach by leveraging in-place training programs, an online virtual program and an innovative digital technology resource.

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to work with the CEO and General Manager and be an integral part of the executive team to deliver a range of operational, strategic and reporting projects to enable WFE to deliver the Program of Work associated with the Grant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is scaling at a rapid rate, where you can make your mark in developing unique systems and strategic reporting insights that support WFEs mission and also improve the health of Australia’s democracy and political landscape.

The Role and Key Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient delivery and management of the general operational functions of the organisation. This wonderful opportunity will suit an exceptionally organised professional, with highly developed interpersonal skills, who thrives working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about gender equality in leadership positions, then we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable attributes of being outcome-focussed, collaborative, respectful, flexible and resilient, with a keen focus on achieving successful client and stakeholder outcomes.

Working 4 days/week in a hybrid working arrangement (with at least two days in our Sydney CBD office), you will have key responsibilities for:

• Operations relating to the Government Grant - overall responsibility for program operations, ensuring high quality deliverables and timely stakeholder reporting.
• CRM/Database and Data Management - overseeing WFE's CRM and database needs and making strategic improvements with guidance from the CEO and GM
• IT Projects and Website Management - managing the “tech stack” needs of WFE to ensure they’re run efficiently and cost effectively, including leading WFE's IT Projects with the assistance of third parties, as required.
• Operations Governance and Compliance - Overseeing and managing the Compliance and Governance documents, controls and reporting requirements of the organisation and key stakeholders.
• Other Services - Supporting the CEO and GM to manage strategic reporting and data requirements and major project support as required.

Technical Competencies

• IT Knowledge: strong ability to understand and utilise technology to achieve required outcomes.
• Data Knowledge: lead transformative data initiatives, drive strategic decision-making by transforming raw data into actionable insights.
• Legal & Compliance: The ability to understand and interpret legal documentation and legislative requirements for the benefit of the organisation.
• Communication: Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Diploma or above in business, technology or relevant discipline

• Proven experience in Operations Management (min 2 years)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with and manage the expectations of diverse and complex stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge and working experience in the development, maintenance and use of data and CRM tools.

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Prior experience working with and acquitting Government Grants

A position description is attached.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups (Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Pacific Islander peoples, People of Colour, women, non-binary and gender diverse people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with a disability) often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!