Operations Manager

• Part-Time Casual | 15–20 hours per week
• 6-Month Contract commencing August 2026
• Hybrid / Work from Home initially - Launceston, Tasmania

Help Launch an Exciting New Community Initiative

Launceston Independent Food Enterprise (LIFE) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Operations Manager to help establish and lead the LIFE Food Hub, a new social supermarket designed to improve food security, community wellbeing and social connection across Northern Tasmania.

This is a unique opportunity to join a start-up charity and play a key role in bringing an innovative social enterprise to life. Working closely with the Project Lead, Board and Steering Committee, you will help shape the systems, partnerships and operations that will underpin the successful launch of the LIFE Food Hub.

About LIFE

LIFE is a NFP committed to creating a community where everyone can access affordable, nutritious food with dignity and choice. Through our social supermarket model and wrap-around support services, we aim to strengthen connections, reduce food insecurity and build community resilience. Our values of Dignity, Connection, Choice and Collaboration are the heart of how we operate.

What You'll Be Doing

As Operations Manager, you will:

Coordinate the planning and implementation of the LIFE Food Hub pilot project

Develop policies, procedures and operational systems

Engage with community members, stakeholders, donors and partners

Manage website and social media communications

Support grant applications, reporting and funding compliance

Assist with food sourcing, procurement and supplier relationships

Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers

Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement and impact evaluation

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in a similar operations, project management or community services role
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures
• Project or Team leadership experience, ideally involving volunteers
• Confidence using digital platforms, websites and social media
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in social enterprise, food security or community development projects will be highly regarded

Why Join LIFE?

This is an opportunity to help build a community-led solution that will make a real difference to people experiencing food insecurity with a supportive and passionate team committed to positive social impact.

If you're a motivated and community-minded professional who thrives on turning ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Rodney Spinks, Managing Director and Project Lead ***email_hidden***

Applications close: Friday 31st July