Who are we? EdSmart is an education administration platform that digitises and automates various processes in schools. We make the running of a school more manageable for parents, teachers, administrators and students. EdSmart has more than 1,200 school customers in eight countries and also works with large school jurisdictions.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join the EdSmart team on a part-time basis, to oversee the daily operations of our organisation. Working 3 days per week, you will work closely with senior management and are key to ensuring the smooth running of the business, with a particular focus on Operations, People and Culture, and day-to-day finance. You will constantly liaise with Product Operations, Finance, and Accounts team members and usually work on several projects simultaneously. The role will be for a minimum of 6 months, with the possibility of extension for the right person.
What do we offer? Hybrid working structure, based primarily in the South Melbourne office overlooking Albert Park Lake Part-time maternity leave cover | Dec 2024 - June 2025 | 22.8 hours per week | Could suit a return-to-work parent Competitive salary - Full Time Equivalent $100,000 p/a + super (Based on experience) Who are you? A natural problem solver and excellent communicator You can pick up new systems and technology with ease and efficiency You are hospitable and building relationships comes naturally to you You have a strong sense of initiative and autonomy You can successfully manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field Proven experience as an Operations or HR Manager or similar role An understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is desirable Responsibilities Business Operations: Lead coordination and integration of knowledge management, systems and processes across the company Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to provide support to and across all teams and business processes Ensure smoother workflow and more cost-effective operations People and Culture: Manage the company's People and Culture function Manage HR systems, processes and compliance Keep abreast of regulation changes in policy and ensure compliance is met and records updated and communicated accordingly Supervise onboarding new staff members and offboarding exiting staff Assist with promoting a strong internal staff culture and company Purpose, Vision and Values Assist with all aspects of staff recruitment Ensure work environments are adequate and safe Uphold the organisation's policies and standards Project a positive image of the organisation to employees, customers, industry, and community Finance Operations: Support Accounts team with payroll preparations Manage all invoicing, including customer renewals, and follow up overdue accounts Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy business requirements, including certification programmes (e.g., ISO27001, Working Children Checks, Information Security Management System, company policies, risk management) Implement operational policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the organisation Monitor information security processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions Work closely with senior management to develop and implement strategies that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards Next Steps Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume via SEEK or Swag!
Right to Work in Australia You must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
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