Operations Coordinator

- Full time position - 38 hours per week or 4 days per week considered

- Victorian Community Legal Services Multi Enterprise Agreement/SCHADS Award level 4 + 3 %

- Annual base salary range $94,737 to $97,634plus superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging benefits

- Five weeks annual leave and three free leave days between Christmas and New Year

The Organisation

Barwon Community Legal Service is an independent not-for-profit organisation providing free legal services to community members experiencing disadvantage. Our main office is in Belmont and we assist clients at a number of outreach locations in the Barwon region, and at Geelong and Colac Magistrates Courts.

Our Vision

Accessible Justice, Stronger Communities

OUR PURPOSE To be the bridge between our community and the law.

Your Role

As our Operations Coordinator, you'll work alongside the Operations Manager to help keep our people, systems, and day-to-day operations running smoothly. This varied role includes HR administration, volunteer coordination, payroll support, systems administration, and office support. You'll be someone people can rely on, helping staff and volunteers feel supported while keeping things organised behind the scenes.

Your work will make a real difference to our team, our culture, and the way we support our community.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate recruitment,



onboarding, and compliance for staff and volunteers

- Maintain HR and volunteer records and support learning and development initiatives

- Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers

- Manage office systems, facilities, IT support, and vendor relationships

- Review existing operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.

- Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, and technologies that enhance operational performance and streamline workflows.

- Support change management initiatives by helping staff adapt to new processes and systems.

- Assist with reporting, audits, and finance administration

- Provide administrative and operational support to the Leadership Team and Executive Assistant as needed.

What You’ll Bring

- Experience in HR support, recruitment, and compliance
- A systems thinking approach

- Strong organisational and multitasking skills

- Ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues and manage office systems

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

- A commitment to social justice and community values

For more information and a copy of the PD and key selection criteria please see https://www.barwoncommunitylegal.org.au/work-with-us/

📌 Operations Coordinator (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Community Legal Service
📍 Geelong