Operations Manager

Cox Purtell; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Purtell in Sydney CBD is seeking an Operations Manager for a Senior, cross-functional role. The position is permanent part-time (three days per week) with hybrid work arrangements, reporting to the CEO and leadership team.

You will oversee operations, governance processes, budgeting, risk, HR and IT to ensure the organisation runs effectively and compliantly. Key responsibilities include driving operational improvements, managing the board cycle, leading the budget process, and strengthening

Qualifications

• Senior operations or business management experience across governance, finance, risk, HR and IT.
• Proven track record in driving process improvements through to implementation.
• Ability to make independent decisions and advise senior leaders.
• Strong planning and project management skills with hands-on capability.
• Understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory compliance; board support experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational improvement across the organisation from review to implementation.
• Manage board and committee cycle, agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up.
• Lead annual budget process with the CEO and external accountant; identify cost efficiencies.
• Maintain governance, risk and compliance frameworks including WHS and risk reporting.
• Oversee IT and information security; manage outsourced providers to tender when needed.

Skills

Strategic operations

Process improvement

Decision making

Project management

Governance & compliance

Budgeting & reporting

Job description

Operations Manager

$140k - $160k + Super (FTE)
Sydney CBD - Hybrid
PART-TIME - 3 DAYS PER WEEK
Permanent

About the client

Our client is a respected, member-based peak body in the financial services sector, based in Sydney. They advocate on behalf of their members, contribute to policy and support best practice across the industry, working with a range of government and industry stakeholders. As a small team, it’s an organisation where your contribution is visible and there’s real room to shape how things are done.

About the role

This is a senior, cross-functional role for an experienced operator who can work both strategically and hands-on. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you’ll oversee operations, governance processes, budgeting, risk, HR and IT, making sure the organisation runs effectively, compliantly and sustainably. You’ll have genuine scope to identify what could be done better, make recommendations to senior leaders and see change through. Offered on a permanent part-time basis, three days a week, it suits someone who wants senior-level impact with flexibility.

Duties

• Drive operational improvement across the organisation, identifying inefficiencies and leading projects from review through to implementation, starting with travel management and a review of IT support arrangements.
• Manage the board and committee cycle, including the annual meeting calendar, agendas, board papers, minutes and action follow-up, so the CEO and Board are well supported and informed.
• Lead the annual budget process with the CEO and external accountant, identifying cost efficiencies and strengthening financial controls and procurement practices.
• Maintain and strengthen governance, risk and compliance frameworks, including workplace policies, WHS requirements and risk reporting.
• Oversee IT and information security, including cybersecurity, records management and technology platforms, and manage outsourced providers through to tender where needed.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a senior operations or business management role spanning multiple functions, such as governance, finance, risk, HR and IT.
• A proven track record of identifying and driving process improvements and seeing them through to implementation.
• The judgement and confidence to make decisions independently and provide sound recommendations to senior leaders.
• Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to move between strategic and hands-on work.
• A sound understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, with experience supporting a board or committees.
• Strong financial literacy, including budgeting and reporting.