We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our commercial equipment finance support team.

Smart Ease finances decarbonisation and digitisation equipment for businesses and organisations across Australia, Current Zealand and the UK. As we continue to grow, we need someone who enjoys being close to the detail – keeping deals moving, supporting the team and strengthening how we operate.

This is a working leadership role. You’ll lead a team of up to seven while remaining actively involved in workflow, settlements, post-settlement activities and credit review.

The focus of the role is operational performance – not pure underwriting.

You’ll be responsible for
Managing daily pipeline flow from application through to settlement and post-settlement functions
Allocating work and monitoring turnaround times
Leading the organisations' Learning and Development function
Coaching and supporting team members in their development
Training team members in credit-related topics
Strengthening documentation, compliance and reporting discipline
Identifying practical process improvements as we scale
Reviewing deals and supporting escalations where required

Approximately 70% of your time will focus on team leadership,



coaching and training, and operational management, with around 30% hands-on credit involvement.

This role will suit someone who:
Has experience leading a small team (or is ready to step into broader team leadership)
Enjoys improving processes and creating structure
Is comfortable reviewing financials and assessing equipment finance deals
Likes being actively involved in the day-to-day – not removed from it
Wants to grow with a scaling business rather than step into a large corporate structure

This role would be ideal for someone who enjoys being a steady, practical leader in a growing setting, and is skilled in applying a strategic lens to operations.

We’re a close-knit, team-oriented team that values energy, accountability and empathy. You’ll work directly with leadership to play a key role in shaping how the team runs as we grow.

If you enjoy building capability, improving systems and keeping momentum across a team – we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit a short cover letter outlining an example of how you improved workflow or team performance in a previous role along with your resume.

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