Operations Manager
(SCHADS Level 7)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Applications close 9am 3 August 2026 AEST

Wesnet is Australia’s national peak body for specialist domestic and family violence services. We are dedicated to eliminating domestic and family violence. As an intersectional feminist organisation, we work to improve the social, political, and economic status of women while advocating for the safety and empowerment of those experiencing violence.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our business, procurement, data management, and administrative functions. This is a fixed term position for three years, with a possibility for extension dependent on funding, available as a full-time role (or 0.8 FTE by negotiation). You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the organisation and implementing business operational strategies alongside the CEO and Executive.

You will be part of Wesnet's highly engaged national team. If you are the successful applicant, you will ideally be based in our headquarters in Bendigo, and may occasionally be required to travel as part of the position. We are a remote and hybrid team working around Australia, and we have staff in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and regional Victoria.

Wesnet has recently been through significant growth in recent years and this is a new position for the organisation. The Board and CEO of Wesnet see the first year of this three-year contract as an opportunity for the incoming Operations Manager to review and optimize the business and operational services within Wesnet.

About You To be successful in this role, you will need:

Proven leadership experience in managing and optimising business operational systems, finances, administration, procurement, IT and compliance, preferably in the Australian not-for-profit sector.
Exemplary organisational skills and experience in reviewing and designing business systems, policies and processes, including ICT.
Demonstrated experience in not-for-profit financial management, strategy and risk, including budgeting and monitoring, financial reporting, accruals, cashflow monitoring, and working with external accountants or auditors.
High-level interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively within and across a small team.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, manage time to meet deadlines, maintain accurate records and produce high-quality work.
Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with admin management of Google Workspace, accounting software, database/CRM administration, and an ability to learn new software and applications quickly.
Commitment to Wesnet’s vision and values, including intersectional feminism.

What we offer:

Generous Salary Packaging: As a registered Public Benevolent Institution, Wesnet offers salary packaging including living expenses, entertainment benefits and novated leasing, to increase your take-home pay.
Flexibility: We offer a family-friendly workplace with flexible working hours to assist in work-life balance and four weeks paid parental leave after 12 months service.
Professional Development: Access to study leave and ongoing training opportunities

To be considered for shortlisting and interview your application must include:

Cover letter
A statement which describes your suitability against each of the key selection criteria detailed in the Position Description
A resume or CV containing your contact details, a summary of work experience, details of qualifications and education.
Referees - details for at least two referees - one should be your current or most recent supervisor - and another supervisor with knowledge of your work performance will be required if you are selected for interview.
As part of the screening requirements all staff must have (or be able to obtain) an Employee Working With Childrens Check and a National Police Check

Application deadline: The final date for receipt of applications will be 9am AEST on 3 August 2026. 

Applications may be reviewed as they arrive. Late applications will not be considered, however Wesnet does reserve the right to extend the final date if a suitable applicant is not found.

Applications must be submitted by email to "jobs AT wesnet.org.au"

If you need additional information about the position please send your written enquiry to "jobs AT wesnet.org.au".
A single PDF is preferred.
Please note: applications that do not comply with the above will not be considered.
No recruiters thanks. 

FAQs - please check back as we list the questions from applicants

Where is the position based?

This is a work from home or Bendigo office position. Around half the team at WESNET work from home across different parts of Australia, while half the remaining team are based in Bendigo, Victoria in our offices there. 

I'm not an Australian resident, will you help with visa and migration?

No. As this position is funded through a Government Grant, we are only opening this position to individuals who are Australian residents, and have the right to work in Australia already and into the future. We also require our successful applicant to work from within Australia. 

Can I arrange a quick chat with the CEO to discuss the position and my qualifications? 

No. For procedural fairness and also due to the high volume of enquiries and automatically generated requests for "quick chats" - we ask all candidates to carefully read the instructions, and send all questions through to the email address as instructed in the selection documentation.  Part of our selection process, is seeing that candidates follow the basic instructions of our process.  😉 

Contact

[email protected] / (Australia FREE CALL) 1800 937 638

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