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Operations Manager

Climate Action Network Australia

Do you want to work for an organisation focused on solving the climate crisis? Are you an experienced operations manager with the skills and passion to drive our operational and administrative systems? If you are dynamic, efficient, highly organised and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference we encourage you to apply.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

The Operations Manager will be a key part of our small organisation, overseeing operational management, financial management, organisational and charity reporting, supporting the Board, human resource management, internal communications, IT systems and database, legal compliance and organisational policy and general administration. The positions’ direct reports include the Finance and Governance Officer and member services staff.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administration and staff management
  • IT and database management
  • Human resources
  • Financial Planning, Management and Reporting
  • Governance and Board support
  • Legal compliance and reporting relevant for charities

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

  • At least three years’ experience in a similar role
  • Excellent management, operational, financial and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated experience in human resources and in supervising and supporting staff
  • Experience in database and IT systems management
  • Understanding of legal and reporting requirements for charities
  • Experience in organisational development, policies and planning
  • Strong team player with effective interpersonal and communications skills

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Experience with community-based organisations or in the Not for Profit sector
  • Knowledge of fundraising and supporter care programs
  • Project management skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Management or similar will be highly regarded

POSITION DETAILS

  • Reports to: Executive Director
  • Location: We prefer that you work from our Sydney office but if you are an exceptional candidate with a track record of working remotely we will consider your proposal to work from any location within a reasonable distance of a major regional or capital city airport.
  • Salary: $85-90,000 (pro-rata) plus super, depending upon experience
  • Status: Part-time 0.6FTE (22.5 hour week)
  • Contract period: 1-year contract, with a plan to extend, dependent on funding
  • Other: CANA has a BYO devices (laptop, phone) policy. CANA will reimburse a monthly amount for expenses.
  • CANA aims to be as diverse as the country we are trying to change. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, from a non-English speaking background, women and/or LGBTQI+ to apply.

ABOUT US

Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) supports the Australian climate movement to achieve real action on global warming. We operate behind the scenes to drive strategic thinking and campaign collaboration between members including Australia Youth Climate Coalition, Greenpeace, The Wilderness Society, the Australian Conservation Foundation, WWF, Oxfam, 350.org, Solar Citizens, health and faith networks, trade unions and think tanks. We are a small team located in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.

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