Operations Manager
Girls on Fire Australia
Operations Manager (Part-time)
Part-time (3 days/week) | Reports to CEO | Hybrid work
A rare part-time leadership opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a fast-growing, purpose-driven not-for-profit — combining senior-level responsibility with genuine flexibility.
Girls on Fire empowers girls and young women to develop confidence, resilience, and leadership through hands-on, interactive experiences. Our mission is to inspire and equip the next generation to step outside their comfort zones, challenge gender stereotypes, and build lifelong capability and self-belief.
We're in an exciting scale-up phase — delivering impactful programs nationally and working with a diverse network of partners, facilitators, and stakeholders. This role is central to making that growth safe, sustainable, and well-run.
The Role
The Operations Manager plays a critical coordination role in ensuring Girls on Fire delivers high-quality, safe, and scalable programs. Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee operational delivery, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
This is a role with real variety and autonomy — and you'll see the direct impact of your work in the confidence of the girls and young women who come through our programs.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and a small operational team leading:
· Program delivery & logistics
· Governance, risk & compliance
· Systems, processes & scaling
· Stakeholder relationships
What We’re Looking For
· Strong operations/program management experience
· Comfortable with budgets, compliance & delivery
· Proactive, organised, and hands-on
· Passion for purpose-driven work
Success
· Programs delivered on time & budget
· Strong stakeholder outcomes
· Solid governance & compliance
· Scalable systems that support growth
Package
· $90K FTE (pro rata, 3 days/week)
· Hybrid work including 1 day/week at Brookvale Office
· Super + NFP salary packaging
Child Safety
· WWCC required & Commitment to child-safe practices essential
· Police check required
Apply: For the role Purpose Statement contact ***email_hidden***
To Apply send your CV + short cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your suitability and motivation to ***email_hidden***
Closes: June 30
For questions or a confidential chat contact Bronnie Mackintosh, CEO
Ph 0499211155
If you want to help build something impactful from the inside out, we’d love to hear from you.
