Head of Operations — Startup Builder with Impact & Equity

Aquila; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Generous parental leave

Relocation budget & support

Flexible working hours & location

Unlimited personal leave

Side project / skills budget

Company-wide social events

Great office with laser facilities

Job summary

Aquila is seeking a Head of Operations in Sydney to build and lead a small operations team, owning cross-functional processes and driving early-stage scalability.

You will be a partner to the CEO, tackling high-priority problems, incubating new functions, and hiring long-term owners while remaining hands-on when needed. You’ll work with engineers and product teams to shape the company’s operating model and drive measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading early-stage operations in startups.
• Strong people management and hiring experience.
• Ability to incubate new functions and drive practical outcomes.
• Comfortable working with engineers, product and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a small generalist operations team.
• Prioritize and resolve critical operational issues before they escalate.
• Define scalable processes and platforms across the business.
• Partner with the CEO to align strategy with execution.

Skills

Leadership

Startup experience

Hiring & team-building

Strategic prioritization

Hands-on execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NONE

Job description

Aquila is seeking a Head of Operations in Sydney to build and lead a small operations team, owning cross-functional processes and driving early-stage scalability.

You will be a partner to the CEO, tackling high-priority problems, incubating new functions, and hiring long-term owners while remaining hands-on when needed. You’ll work with engineers and product teams to shape the company’s operating model and drive measurable impact.