• Oversee corporate service functions for a small, dedicated team
• Strengthen the systems and operations behind a values-driven legal service
• 5 to 6 month full-time contract with hybrid flexibility, based in Sydney CBD

The Organisation

Our client is a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation providing specialist legal services to support social justice, environmental and climate movements across Australia. The organisation works collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and the broader community to deliver meaningful social change.


Benefits & Culture

• 5 to 6-month contract role, with potential for extension
• Working 5 days per week, with some hybrid options available
• Offices in Sydney CBD, close to all public transport
• Work within a collaborative, values-driven and purpose-led environment

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation's systems, administration and operations run effectively. This is a broad and hands-on role suited to an experienced operations or corporate services professional who enjoys creating structure and can confidently manage competing priorities. You will also be responsible to:

• Manage contracts with external providers, including IT and software contractors
• Project manage grant applications, ensuring deadlines are met
• Coordinate HR, compliance and policy requirements
• Support financial management, including overseeing AP, AR and payroll
• Consolidate board papers and respond to director enquiries
• Provide administrative and social media support across the organisation

Skills Required

You will have high-level experience in corporate services or office management and in providing administrative support to an executive team, along with a strong passion for climate and social justice. You will also have the following:

• Demonstrable experience in project management and social media
• Desirable to have experience in a Community Legal Centre or an environmental or human rights NGO
• Ability to work with external contractors ensuring SLAs are met
• Highly developed organisational skills, including managing and organising documentation
• Understanding of HR processes and policies
• High level of proficiency with technology, ideally LEAP

If you are available immediately and interested in a corporate services contract role supporting executives to do impactful work, please submit your resume together with a cover letter responding to the skills required section above. Alternatively, call Debbie Jardine at NGO Recruitment on (02) 82430570.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.