Business Operations Manager, Our Watch Institute

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ for more information.

About the role

• Hybrid and fully remote working arrangements available
• Full time (part time options considered, flexible work arrangements available)
• Ongoing Leadership Role
• $129,516 – $138,386 + 12% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave

Reporting to the Director of Prevention, the Business Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Our Watch Institute, overseeing day-to-day operations to deliver key strategic objectives. The role is responsible for budget management, process improvement, and contributing to broader organisational priorities. A key focus of this role is to lead client strategy, deepen engagement and drive growth opportunities, while ensuring services are delivered efficiently and to high standard. Through strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and a customer-centric approach, this role enables workplaces, universities and corporate partners to take meaningful action to contribute to the prevention of violence against women. today operations to deliver against key strategic objectives. The role is to day operations to deliver against key strategic objectives. The role is

About you

You are an experienced leader with a background working in B2B, partnership-based or service-delivery environments, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. You have proven capability in managing strategic priorities, overseeing day-to-day operations, improving process, and ensuring consistent, efficient service delivery.

You value partnerships, collaboration and have experience building sustainable relationships with organisational clients. As a people leader, you foster a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement. You are motivated by purpose and impact, and take pride in delivering thoughtful, well-managed services and outcomes that support meaningful change.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ for more information.

A few of our unique award-winning benefits include:

• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working
• Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc.
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia. See here for this roles’ position description: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gr774phed1ff16wdbjlhc/PD-Business-Operations-Manager-Our-Watch-Institute.pdf?rlkey=wg0duwmgr6we2w5gpw6rvv0vw&st=730j5fvn&dl=0

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications close Tuesday 17 February 5pm, however applications will be assessed as received.