Operations Manager

NGO Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Hybrid options

Sydney CBD offices

Collaborative environment

Job summary

NGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced corporate services professional for a small not-for-profit in Sydney CBD. The role oversees administration, operations and contractor management, offering hybrid flexibility on a 5-6 month contract.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will coordinate HR, compliance, grant administration, payroll support and board papers, while driving efficient systems and a values-driven workplace focused on social justice and climate movements.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Ability to support HR, compliance and policy requirements.
• Proven organisational skills and handling documentation.
• Experience supporting executive teams and board processes.
• Interest in climate and social justice sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts with external providers, including IT and software contractors.
• Project manage grant applications, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate HR, compliance and policy requirements.
• Support financial management, including overseeing AP, AR and payroll.
• Consolidate board papers and respond to director enquiries.
• Provide administrative and social media support across the organisation.

Skills

Project management

Social media

HR processes

Organisational skills

Vendor/contract management

Technology proficiency

LEAP

Tools

LEAP

Job description

• Oversee corporate service functions for a small, dedicated team
• Strengthen the systems and operations behind a values-driven legal service
• 5 to 6 month full-time contract with hybrid flexibility, based in Sydney CBD

The Organisation

Our client is a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation providing specialist legal services to support social justice, environmental and climate movements across Australia. The organisation works collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and the broader community to deliver meaningful social change.

Benefits & Culture

• 5 to 6-month contract role, with potential for extension
• Working 5 days per week, with some hybrid options available
• Offices in Sydney CBD, close to all public transport
• Work within a collaborative, values-driven and purpose-led environment

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation's systems, administration and operations run effectively. This is a broad and hands-on role suited to an experienced operations or corporate services professional who enjoys creating structure and can confidently manage competing priorities. You will also be responsible to:

• Manage contracts with external providers, including IT and software contractors
• Project manage grant applications, ensuring deadlines are met
• Coordinate HR, compliance and policy requirements
• Support financial management, including overseeing AP, AR and payroll
• Consolidate board papers and respond to director enquiries
• Provide administrative and social media support across the organisation

Skills Required

You will have high-level experience in corporate services or office management and in providing administrative support to an executive team, along with a strong passion for climate and social justice. You will also have the following:

• Demonstrable experience in project management and social media
• Desirable to have experience in a Community Legal Centre or an environmental or human rights NGO
• Ability to work with external contractors ensuring SLAs are met
• Highly developed organisational skills, including managing and organising documentation
• Understanding of HR processes and policies
• High level of proficiency with technology, ideally LEAP

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.