Job Description

Operations Manager | Practice Manager | Not-for-Profit Legal Organisation n

Sydney CBD | $130k–$140k + Super | Highly Flexible Hybrid Working | Contract to May 2027 (View to extend).

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This growing not-for-profit legal organisation provides specialist legal representation to individuals involved in environmental and climate-related matters.

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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.

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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 Role n

This is a broad Operations Manager position reporting to the Executive Director and taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the organisation.

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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.

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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.

Duties n

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Manage risk, compliance and governance requirements

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Oversee external finance, bookkeeping, IT and other suppliers

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Support people operations, including onboarding and internal processes

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Assist with reporting, grant applications and organisational administration

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Develop and improve policies, systems and operational processes

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Experience across operations, risk, compliance, governance or people operations

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Comfortable working in a broad, hands-on generalist position

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Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

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Ability to work independently and take ownership without needing significant direction

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Experience within legal, qualified services or not-for-profit environments would be advantageous but isn't essential

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Culture n

This will suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where things move quickly and you're trusted to get on with the job.

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The organisation is still developing, so you'll need to be adaptable and comfortable improving processes rather than simply inheriting established systems.

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An interest in social justice and alignment with the organisation's work will also be important.

Benefits n

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$130,000 + Super, with flexibility up to approximately $140,000 + Super for an exceptional candidate

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Highly flexible hybrid working, with only occasional Sydney CBD office attendance required

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Flexible working hours – complete your seven-hour working day between 7am and 7pm

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Broad role with ownership across operations, governance, risk and people

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Work directly with the Executive Director and senior decision-makers

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Opportunity to shape systems and processes within a growing organisation

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Join a small, purpose-led team where your work has a visible impact

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Initial contract through to March 2027, with potential for extension or an ongoing opportunity

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