Operations Manager | Practice Manager | Not-for-Profit Legal OrganisationSydney CBD | $130k–$140k + Super | Highly Flexible Hybrid Working | Contract to May **** (View to extend).
About the CompanyThis growing not-for-profit legal organisation provides specialist legal representation to individuals involved in environmental and climate-related matters.Still relatively early in its growth, the organisation has built a team of approximately 10 people and is continuing to develop its systems, policies and operational structure.It's a small, highly committed team where you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the organisation operates.About the RoleThis is a broad Operations Manager position reporting to the Executive Director and taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the organisation.You'll oversee risk, compliance and governance, manage external finance and IT providers, support people operations and help ensure the wider team has the systems and support it needs.This is not an EA or secretarial position.
They're looking for someone who can take ownership, solve problems independently and comfortably move between different areas of the organisation.DutiesManage risk, compliance and governance requirementsOversee external finance, bookkeeping, IT and other suppliersSupport people operations, including onboarding and internal processesAssist with reporting, grant applications and organisational administrationDevelop and improve policies,



systems and operational processesSkills & ExperienceExperience across operations, risk, compliance, governance or people operationsComfortable working in a broad, hands-on generalist positionStrong organisational skills and ability to manage competing prioritiesAbility to work independently and take ownership without needing significant directionExperience within legal, professional services or not-for-profit environments would be advantageous but isn't essentialCultureThis will suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where things move quickly and you're trusted to get on with the job.The organisation is still developing, so you'll need to be adaptable and comfortable improving processes rather than simply inheriting established systems.An interest in social justice and alignment with the organisation's work will also be important.Benefits$130,000 + Super, with flexibility up to approximately $140,000 + Super for an exceptional candidateHighly versatile hybrid working, with only occasional Sydney CBD office attendance requiredFlexible working hours – complete your seven-hour working day between 7am and 7pmBroad role with ownership across operations, governance, risk and peopleWork directly with the Executive Director and senior decision-makersOpportunity to shape systems and processes within a growing organisationJoin a small, purpose-led team where your work has a visible impactInitial contract through to March ****, with potential for extension or an ongoing opportunity
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📌 Practice Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 Sydney