At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations of a vibrant youth-focused social enterprise.
- Company: Gnarly Neighbours, a dynamic not-for-profit supporting young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, meaningful work, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering young people.
- Why this job: Shape the future for youth while managing exciting projects in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in operations management with strong financial and HR skills.
The predicted salary is between 61650 - 75350 $ per year.
The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operational functions of Gnarly Neighbours and The Neighbourhood, a youth not-for-profit and social enterprise comprising a café, skate store, print studio and indoor skatepark.
This is a key senior management position working directly with the CEO to ensure the organisation has the people, systems, processes and financial foundations needed to grow its impact.
This is a hands-on position requiring comfort moving between big-picture planning and practical day-to-day work required to keep a growing organisation running well.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable
- Lead HR, recruitment, rostering and staff support
- Ensure organisational compliance, risk management and workplace health and safety
- Manage Child Safe Standards and organisational compliance requirements
- Track, report and acquit grant expenditure
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures and operational systems
- Oversee facilities, assets, suppliers and contractors
- Provide operational oversight of social enterprise activities
- Support Department Managers and improve communication across the organisation
About you
- At least five years' experience in a senior management, operations management or similar leadership role
- Strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Experience managing people, HR processes and organisational systems
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working with managers, employees, Board members and external stakeholders
- Experience with Xero, Square, Shopify and workflow/project management software
- The ability to lead by example and support an organisation through growth and change
- Experience within a not-for-profit, charity, social enterprise or community organisation would be highly regarded, as would knowledge of ACNC, Fair Work, child safety and workplace compliance
About us
Gnarly Neighbours is a youth not-for-profit and social enterprise.
We provide free programs, safe spaces and opportunities for young people, while our social enterprise, The Neighbourhood, brings together a café, skate store, print studio and indoor skatepark to help create employment pathways and financially support our work.
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Operations Manager employer: Gnarly Neighbours Inc
Gnarly Neighbours Inc offers a dynamic work environment focused on youth engagement and community impact. Employees benefit from hands-on roles that balance strategic planning with practical execution, fostering professional growth in a supportive atmosphere. The organisation prioritises compliance and safety while encouraging collaboration across departments.
