Volunteer Coordination & Support (Community Services & Development) This is a newly created role, reporting into the Director of Administration and partnering with the Board of Management, Club members, and Local Council plus Surf Life Saving affiliates.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Club's day-to-day operations and administration, a high commercial, revenue-generating, influential, and pivotal role to allow the Club to grow and further support the community.
Based in the Club's main office at Bondi Beach, you will lead a close-knit team responsible for the administration of operational functions for the Club. Working days will be Monday to Friday during the off-season with some flexible arrangements available during the Surf Life Saving Season for key activities.
This role also provides the opportunity for career progression, with a planned General Manager's role as part of the future management structure for the Club.
Key Duties Manage the administration team on behalf of the Director of Administration.Summarise key insights, recommendations, and implementation plans for ongoing improvement.Contribute to the implementation of the business strategy by driving, monitoring, and communicating business initiatives and aligning administration resources to support.Co-ordinate resources for the Scenic Lounge, from client engagement and function booking to drive maximising revenue opportunities.Support the Director of Finance and Director of Marketing by identifying and managing the delivery of fundraising opportunities in sponsorship, donations, bequests, and activations.Oversee and manage strategic partnerships (e.g., arising from corporate partnership/brand activations or sponsor activities), co-ordinating volunteer resources to support.Manage building facilities and contractors to an ongoing M&R schedule.Foster an inclusive, open, and collaborative team environment throughout the Club.Lead by example and actively promote, and role model the Club's values.Foster collaboration with peers and any cross-divisional stakeholders i.e: other Surf Clubs in the Waverley District, Local Council, and Surf Life Saving Sydney Branch.Comply with all workplace policies, procedures, and guidelines.Take a proactive role in ensuring full compliance with relevant Operational Risk procedures.Minimise negative impact on brand from health, safety, or environmental issues.Identify and follow through with OH&S improvements (system improvements, elimination of hazards, and environmental risks).Skills & Experience Degree Qualified in Business, Commerce, Finance & Accounting or similar.10 years' experience in working without supervision in a senior management environment subject to work pressures and competing deadlines.Experience in managing and developing a team and implementing organisational change.Advanced communication and presentation skills.Experience in the management of events and projects requiring flexibility to meet deadlines.Experience in building trusted relationships with community stakeholders.Working experience in using diary management, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to manage activities (pref. Google Gsuite).Working experience with bookkeeping accounting packages (esp. Xero).Experience in leading, planning, and tracking administration projects/initiatives.Surf Life Saving experience or similar will be considered favourably.Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?#J-18808-Ljbffr