Ops Lead – Legal Services, Risk & Compliance (6-Month)

Hudson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract within a not-for-profit community legal service in Australia. You will lead operations, risk and compliance, translating priorities into action and supporting service delivery across the country.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Legal Director and Board, you’ll strengthen governance, coordinate key initiatives, manage contracts and external providers, and help the organisation deliver vital legal

Qualifications

• Experience as Operations Manager in community legal centres or not-for-profit settings.
• Strong experience in legal service environments, risk and compliance.
• Proven project management capability delivering competing priorities.
• Comfort working with executives, boards and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to social justice and climate justice.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational priorities and projects, keeping delivery on track.
• Lead policy development with a focus on risk and compliance.
• Coordinate board reporting to inform decision-making.
• Manage external providers, contracts and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee grant application timelines and coordinate contributions across teams.
• Contribute to financial oversight with the Executive Director and bookkeeper.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Skills

Legal risk & compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive board liaison

Job description

Hudson seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract within a not-for-profit community legal service in Australia. You will lead operations, risk and compliance, translating priorities into action and supporting service delivery across the country.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Legal Director and Board, you’ll strengthen governance, coordinate key initiatives, manage contracts and external providers, and help the organisation deliver vital legal