• Support delivery of impactful work with NFP sector
• Trusted right hand to Managing Director
• Melbourne based, Hybrid, Full-time

Spark Strategy

works at the intersection of consultancy, social impact and innovation, partnering with organisations across the not-for-profit, government, education and technology sectors to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful change. Alongside its affiliated entities, the group operates in a fast-moving, high-impact environment focused on execution, growth and real-world outcomes.

As a Certified B Corp, Spark Strategy stands for purpose, not just profit.

Partnering with nonprofit and for-purpose organisations to maximise their impact, Spark Strategy works alongside leaders to co-design bold strategies, strengthen sustainable revenue, improve efficiency, and elevate how impact is measured and communicated. With 30 years’ experience and 700+ clients, Spark delivers practical, high-impact support from strategy through to facilitation.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Operations Lead / Executive Assistant is a pivotal role responsible for enabling leadership to operate at their highest level. This is not a traditional EA role, it is a hands-on, commercially minded position focused on execution, coordination and driving momentum across the business.

This pivotal role acts as the bridge between vision and delivery, bringing structure to ideas, maintaining operational flow and ensuring priorities translate into action. You will take ownership of day-to-day coordination, from diary and inbox management through to reporting, studio flow and business operations, while also contributing to outreach, pipeline development, client communications, strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects.

This role requires a proactive, high-energy operator who can manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders and keep pace with a fast-moving leadership team. You will play a key role in creating space and capacity for leadership, strengthening internal coordination and ensuring the business runs with clarity, focus and momentum.

About YOU

• Proven experience as a Business Manager, Consulting/Sales Support or Operations Lead, or as an Executive Operations Lead or Business Manager, managing diverse priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to prioritise, make decisions and drive execution
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and shifting priorities
• Confident managing upwards and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent judgement, with the ability to know what to action, escalate or push back on
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate ideas into clear actions
• Energetic, proactive and comfortable working at pace in a dynamic environment
• Experience across consulting, professional services or purpose-led organisations is highly regarded

Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.

Click 'Apply Now' if you’re ready to step into a dynamic, high-trust role supporting a Managing Director and helping turn strategy into action.

Gembridge is proud to partner with Spark Strategy.

For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Varcoe or Jenni D’Orival at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Lead / Executive Assistant - Spark Strategy enquiry via EthicalJobs.