Head of Operations & Strategy – Law Firm

at; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Newcastle-Maitland seeks a Senior Operations Leader to oversee business functions including Finance, HR, and IT. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence the firm's future, requiring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience. Applicants should have a strong background in managing operations within a professional services context, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and team development. The firm supports flexible working arrangements across its offices.

Benefits

Flexibility in work location

Supportive management

Career-defining opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in a GM or senior operations role in professional services.
• Track record of leading operational transformation.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align business services functions under an operational strategy.
• Drive firm-wide initiatives for performance and efficiency.
• Support partnerships with commercial insights and data.

Skills

Leadership

Financial fluency

Data-driven decision-making

Emotional intelligence

Mentoring

Job description

A respected law firm in Newcastle-Maitland seeks a Senior Operations Leader to oversee business functions including Finance, HR, and IT. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence the firm's future, requiring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience. Applicants should have a strong background in managing operations within a professional services context, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and team development. The firm supports flexible working arrangements across its offices.