People & Operations Director — Hybrid, Governance & Finance

Invasive Species Council; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid study leave

Field work leave

Extra annual leave

Job summary

The Invasive Species Council in Canberra is seeking a senior People and Operations Director to lead the finances, people, governance and systems. The role reports to the CEO, with two direct reports and travel to all-staff gatherings.

Hybrid office plus work-from-home arrangement supports flexible working. You will own annual budgeting, HR policies, recruitment, onboarding and performance, while safeguarding staff wellbeing and a collaborative culture, and overseeing governance, risk and

Qualifications

• Track record in hands-on operational management in a fast-growing organisation.
• Financial literacy and strong relationship skills.
• Sound judgement regarding risk/compliance and improving systems.
• Commitment to ISC’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, financial and management reporting.
• Own people and HR policies, recruitment, onboarding, and performance.
• Support staff wellbeing and a collaborative culture.
• Manage governance, legal and compliance processes.
• Lead on risk, safety and insurance management.
• Drive improvements in operational systems and automation.
• Contribute to senior strategy, annual operational planning, and impact reporting.
• Partner closely with fundraising and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

People management

HR policies

Risk management

Governance

Strategic planning

Education

Finance qualification

HR qualification

Law qualification

Governance qualification

Job description

The Invasive Species Council in Canberra is seeking a senior People and Operations Director to lead the finances, people, governance and systems. The role reports to the CEO, with two direct reports and travel to all-staff gatherings.

Hybrid office plus work-from-home arrangement supports flexible working. You will own annual budgeting, HR policies, recruitment, onboarding and performance, while safeguarding staff wellbeing and a collaborative culture, and overseeing governance, risk and