Business Operations Manager

📍 Ballarat Based | 💼 2-Year Contract | 🌿 Flexible Work Options

Make a difference in women’s health and safety

Women’s Health Grampians (WHG) is seeking a skilled and values-driven Business Operations Manager to lead our organisational operations and support impactful work across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation committed to gender equality, prevention of violence against women, and improving health outcomes for women and gender diverse people.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Leadership Team, you will lead the effective and sustainable operation of WHG. You’ll oversee core business functions including:

Finance and financial sustainability
People & culture
Governance, risk and compliance
Systems, ICT and organisational infrastructure

You’ll ensure WHG has strong systems, processes, and capabilities to deliver high-quality programs and achieve strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation
Lead and support the Business Operations team
Oversee financial management, reporting, budgeting, and compliance
Manage the full employee lifecycle including workforce planning and employee relations
Strengthen governance, risk management, and organisational policies
Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and infrastructure
Promote a safe, inclusive, and values-led workplace culture

About you

You are a collaborative and experienced operations leader with a strong commitment to social impact.

You will bring:

Proven experience managing operations in a small–medium organisation (ideally regional)
Strong financial management and compliance capability
Experience across people & culture and organisational systems
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive organisational improvement
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to navigate complex issues with sound judgement and critical thinking
A commitment to feminist principles, gender equity and inclusive practice

Why join us?

Work in a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful community impact
Be part of a passionate and supportive team
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to influence strategy and organisational direction
Contribute to real change across the Grampians region

About WHG

Women’s Health Grampians is one of 12 women’s health services in Victoria, working across 11 local government areas to advance gender equality and improve health outcomes.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
Women from migrant and refugee backgrounds
LGBTIQA+ women
Women with disabilities

Position details

Contract: 2 years
EFT – 0.8
Classification: SCHADS Award Level 8
Superannuation: Super Guarantee + 2%
Location: Ballarat

Apply now

If you’re ready to lead impactful change and strengthen organisational operations in a purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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