Job Description
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#Quantum Sensing
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Nomad Atomics is a leader in development of quantum sensors, developing and deploying field-ready quantum technologies to enable real-world applications. The time for commercial quantum sensing has come, and we are at the forefront.
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We are a high performing and ambitious team, driven by the desire to see our sensors used to solve the hardest sensing problems in some of the world's largest industries. We are growing – FAST - and we are searching for people to join us on the journey of taking cutting edge technology to the market.
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We are looking for an ambitious and passionate company operations manager to drive operational excellence across the company by building scalable processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring day-to-day execution.
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Who you are:
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You are a curious and self-motivated, with a keen interest in emerging technologies. You are looking for a role a fast-paced environment, where you have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to building something new. You love a challenge and can apply your skills and creativity to solve anything that comes your way.
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Your role:
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Reporting to the COO and working hand-in-hand with the founders, you'll be engaged across all aspects of Nomad Atomics to implement and maintain the operational infrastructure that enables rapid, sustainable growth.
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Operations Execution:
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· Design and implement scalable operating cadences — weekly standups, OKR reviews, quarterly planning
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· Translate strategic priorities set by the COO and founders into operational plans and track execution.
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· Monitor organizational performance metrics and surface insights to the COO and founders.
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· Own the KPI dashboard, ensuring leadership has real-time visibility into the metrics that matter
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· Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
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· Develop and maintain internal workflows, playbooks, and operating standards.
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· Drive accountability for key initiatives and monitor progress against milestones.
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· Assist in preparing board packs, investor updates, all-hands presentations, company newsletters, synthesising complex information clearly and concisely.
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Legal and Risk Management
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· Liaise with external legal counsel on commercial contracts, IP protection, and regulatory matters.
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· Maintain corporate governance records (board minutes, cap table, shareholder agreements).
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· Ensure the company remains compliant with relevant regulations (e.g. export controls, insurance, HCES)
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People Operations
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· Own the end-to-end hiring operations process — coordinating recruiters, managing and interview pipelines.
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· Implement and iterate on onboarding programmes.
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· Manage HR administration including offer letters, employment contracts, equity documentation, and compliance with local employment law.
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Requirements
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Your Skills:
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· 7+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or a related field — ideally including time at a high-growth startup or scale-up.
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· Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and iterate quickly in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments.
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· Excellent written and verbal communication — able to simplify the complex for diverse audiences, from engineers to investors.
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· Exceptional organisational skills and a track record of managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
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· Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modelling, and data visualisation tools.
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· Understanding of quality systems, manufacturing operations, or technology commercialization processes.
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· Ideally, experience in deep-tech, quantum, robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or other R&D-intensive; industries.
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Benefits
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The role is
full time
and based in
Melbourne, Australia
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We have the flexibility to work from home from time to time, but the in-person interaction with our tech team will be critical.
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Must have full working rights in Australia.
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We offer a competitive salary, employee share option package and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

📌 Company Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Nomad Atomics
📍 Melbourne