The Man Walk started in Kiama in 2018 with one man deciding to change his morning routine and inviting a few mates to join him.

Today, it is a registered Australian charity and an international grassroots movement, with more than 100 communities giving men a regular opportunity to walk, talk and support one another.

The idea is deliberately straightforward. There is no membership fee, no judgement, no pressure and no expectation to share. Men can turn up, walk alongside others and be part of a supportive local community.

Behind every Man Walk is a volunteer leader known as a Manbassador. These are the people who welcome new walkers, keep their local walks running and create connection within their communities.

We are now looking for a Head of Community & Operations to make sure those people never feel as though they are walking alone.About the role

This is a newly created leadership role sitting at the heart of The Man Walk. In practical terms, it is the operational leadership role behind the movement.

It requires someone who can combine the discipline and accountability of an experienced operations leader with the warmth, patience and humility needed to support a volunteer-powered community.

You will become the primary point of connection between the organisation and its network of more than 100 Manbassadors, helping them strengthen their local walks and giving them the communication, resources and practical support they need.

Some communities may need help attracting more walkers. Others may need promotional materials, introductions to potential sponsors or support navigating a local council grant. Sometimes, the most valuable thing you can do will be to pick up the phone, listen to what is happening and help a Manbassador find a practical way forward.

Reporting to the CEO, you will help establish and support the National Manbassador Leadership Team, working closely with community leaders and specialist contractors across key business functions to drive collaboration, strengthen communication,



and deliver organisational priorities.

This is a remote, work-from-home position, with some travel required.

The position is ideally full-time; however, a 3.5 or 4-day-per-week arrangement may be considered for an exceptional candidate.Your responsibilities

Your role can be summed up in four words:

You will:

Build genuine, ongoing relationships with Manbassadors across the network

Understand what is working within each community, what is getting in the way and where practical support is needed

Help local walks attract and welcome more participants

Connect Manbassadors with existing marketing resources, sponsorship materials, grant support and community tools

Help communities identify appropriate local sponsors, partners and council funding opportunities

Improve communication between The Man Walk, its Manbassadors and the wider community

Establish and facilitate the National Manbassador Leadership Team, creating shared leadership and giving local communities a stronger voice

Recognise and celebrate the volunteers who make the movement possible

Share successful ideas and practical lessons across the network

Lead the planning and delivery of walk launches, Manbassador camps, community events, fundraising activities and other major experiences

Support projects from initial idea through to delivery, with clear ownership, timelines and follow-up

Improve the systems and processes that keep the organisation coordinated and accountable

Improve the collection and quality of community participation, engagement and impact data across the network

Translate community activity into clear reporting and measurable outcomes for the CEO, Board, government,



funding partners and other stakeholders

Coordinate priorities and action tracking through Monday.com and other operational platforms

Support the effective use of The Man Walk app and digital community tools

Act as the communication link between the CEO, Manbassadors, specialist contractors and other stakeholders

About you

We're looking for the right person, not the perfect résumé. Whether your background is in community engagement, operations, volunteer management, local government, sport, or the not-for-profit sector, you'll be passionate about people, purpose, and making a difference.

What matters is that you:

Build trust easily with people from different backgrounds and walks of life

Are comfortable picking up the phone and starting a genuine conversation

Can connect authentically with the predominantly male volunteers and communities The Man Walk supports

Understand how to support volunteers without creating unnecessary complexity

Listen carefully and turn feedback into practical action

Have experience coordinating community events, fundraising activities or multi-stakeholder experiences from concept through to delivery

Follow through on commitments and keep people informed

Can introduce structure while protecting the grassroots character of the movement

Can balance empathy and flexibility when supporting volunteers with the discipline required to capture data, meet commitments and deliver measurable outcomes

Are comfortable working within a small organisation where people contribute beyond narrow position descriptions

Can move easily between strategic conversations and practical community support

Understand that community leadership is built through consistency, humility and relationships

Care deeply about connection, belonging and improving outcomes for men and their communities

Recruitment for this position is being managed by HSE Global People on behalf of The Man Walk.

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