• Newly Created opportunity
• Be part of Equestrian Australia’s future success
• Key role

Equestrian Australia (EA) is the peak body for the administration of Equestrian Sport in Australia.  The organisation manages four Olympic / Paralympic sports and four non-Olympic sports.  The commitment to success is encouraged at every level of the sport and is reflected in world class results at Olympic level.  As a result, Australia has earned the reputation as an elite Equestrian nation.

A new opportunity has been created for an experienced operations professional to manage and locate  shortfalls; design and implement successful operational systems and financial processes within the organisation.  The duties outlined below are indicative and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational support to ensure the organisation’s internal processes and business objectives are met.

Business Operations Responsibilities:

• Design and implement internal business operations systems, review the current internal HR processes and internal policies.
• Service as the primary contact for HR matters for staff.
• Serve as the primary contact for servicer providers and software partners, championing improvements to operational management systems, process, and practices.
• Deliver succession plan for the organisation in terms of intellectual property.
• Lead initiatives for process optimisation.
• Serve as the primary contact for the implementation of the organisational IT strategy with project support
• Review and provide recommendations for effective implementation of policy’s including: Expense manager; IT acceptable use;  reserves delegation and investment policies; Human Resources policies.
• Ensure all business operations are conducted in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Review the percurrent processes and optimise.
• Collaborate with external providers to ensure consistency and reliability across all financial aspects of the organisation.
• Lead on the insurance renewals and collaborating with the insurance company to deliver efficient renewals for members
• Understanding and support for organisation’s financial requirements– act as conduit between the accountant and the organisation as well as support departments in delivering budgets and KPIs.

Applicants will possess a minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience  in similar type of role.  Excellent leadership skills and experience managing / liaising with business units.  Additionally, applicants will possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail.  Ideally but not essential  hands-on experience using  Xero and a knowledge of Equestrian sports would be an advantage.