Job Overview & Context

Operations Manager (Remote / Flexible) is an active remote position offered by Soils for Life. This role offers flexible remote work based from Canberra, ACT (Remote, Australia), with direct integration into our innovative Australian team.

Flexible / remote Employment type Part-time fixed term non-renewable contract, 12 month maximum (maternity leave backfill)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• policies and practices, overseeing the organisation’s project management systems, and
• works closely with the CEO on operational and organisational matters, and will supervise
• the Administration Officer.
• We are looking for someone who instinctively asks how the pieces of our organisation fit
• together. The right person is someone who follows internal conversations across the team
• and notices details others miss, who is comfortable speaking up without being prompted,
• and who takes satisfaction in building order out of complexity. They are proactive and able
• to identify issues early and resolve them, rather than letting small problems grow into ones

Qualifications & Experience Required

• ○​ Support the CEO to maintain accurate and timely reporting to funders and
• the Board by keeping organisational and strategic target tracking data
• current and reliable.
• ●​ Event planning and delivery
• ○​ Support the planning and delivery of Soils for Life’s tri-yearly flagship event,
• the Soil Stewardship Summit (April 2027), and at least one all-staff retreat,
• keeping a keen eye on functionality, flow and feasibility.
• ○​ Oversee event logistics including venues, catering, travel and

Salary, Benefits & Remote Work Culture

• 100% Remote / Flexible working arrangement across Australia.
• Competitive Australian compensation package ($106,000) plus statutory superannuation.
• Comprehensive home office setup allowance and tech equipment provided.
• Professional learning, development budget, and career advancement pathways.

Location & Work Arrangements

This position is 100% Remote (Work From Home) within Australia (ACT / National). Candidates must have valid working rights in Australia.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application directly through the official employer portal:

Apply Directly at Soils for Life