Operations Manager – Sustainability Centre
Bring sustainability initiatives to life across CA ANZ
Join a certified Great Place to Work® organisation
Turn sustainability strategy into meaningful action.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and coordinated delivery of our Sustainability Centre's priorities.
Working closely with the General Manager, Sustainability Centre, you'll translate strategy into clear, actionable plans across campaigns, launches, partnerships, events and engagement activities. You'll connect teams across Advocacy, Education, Marketing, Partnerships, Member Engagement, Digital and Operations to create alignment, maintain momentum and deliver measurable outcomes.
Based in either Sydney or Wellington, this is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex initiatives, building strong stakeholder relationships and turning ideas into successful market‐facing activity.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the coordinated delivery of the Sustainability Centre's priorities, campaigns, initiatives and everyday activities
Develop integrated delivery plans, launch schedules, activity calendars and implementation roadmaps
Plan and deliver go‐to‐market activity and integrated campaigns that build awareness, engagement and participation
Manage campaign workflows, briefs, approvals, budgets and performance reporting
Coordinate strategic partnerships and partner‐led initiatives, ensuring commitments and outcomes are delivered
Manage events and engagement activities from initial planning through to promotion, logistics and evaluation
Establish clear governance, accountabilities and ways of working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Develop dashboards and reporting that provide meaningful insights and support continuous improvement
ABOUT YOU




You'll be a proactive and solutions‐focused operator who can balance attention to detail with the bigger strategic picture. You're comfortable working across multiple teams, managing changing priorities and creating clarity in a fast‐paced environment.
You will bring:
Experience in business operations, program or project delivery, marketing operations or campaign delivery
Demonstrated experience coordinating integrated campaigns, launches, events or other complex, multi‐stakeholder initiatives
Strong planning and project delivery capability, including managing budgets, risks, dependencies and deadlines
Experience establishing effective workflows, governance, reporting and performance‐tracking processes
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills across internal teams, external partners, suppliers and event stakeholders
The ability to turn performance data and stakeholder feedback into practical recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Communications or a related discipline
Experience within a membership association, professional services, education, advocacy or sustainability‐related environment would be highly regarded.
ABOUT US
Chartered Accountants Australia and Current Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the communities in which they work and live. We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards,



delivering world class services and education, and advocating for the public good. Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At CA ANZ, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity and accountability. As part of our ambition to attract diverse talent and build an adaptive, member centric organisation, we're proud to be certified as both a
Great Place to Work®
and
Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM
reflecting the genuine experiences of our people.
We actively support your work–life wellbeing through leading policies and practices, including flexible work arrangements, parental leave and carer support—helping you thrive both at work and at home.
Opportunities to grow your career through inspiring learning and development pathways
The chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports sustainability and the public good
A flexible hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the benefits of in‐person collaboration
A culture that values your voice and empowers you to make an impact in your community and profession
Enjoy the end of year break with 2 additional paid leave days (subject to annual approval)
Work for a certified Great Place to Work® (global recognition based on anonymous feedback from our people)
The chance to contribute to meaningful work that creates real impact for people across Aotearoa and Australia
CA ANZ welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.
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📌 Operations Manager – Sustainability Centre (Sydney)
🏢 CA ANZ
📍 Sydney