Business Operations Manager - Lacrosse Australia
- Olympic sport in a transformational era
- Diverse role establishing core systems and processes across all operational functions
- Location flexible (work from home)
- 12 month full time contract - flexible hours
- up to $115,000 pa + super
Lacrosse Australia (LA) is the national governing body for Lacrosse in Australia, overseeing the sport’s governance, growth, and development. With lacrosse confirmed for the LA28 Olympic Games - its first appearance in more than 100 years - this is a transformational period for the sport in Australia. Lacrosse Australia is scaling rapidly and strengthening its systems to meet Olympic and international best-practice standards.
Lacrosse Australia is seeking a Business Operations Manager to establish, implement, and embed the organisation’s core operational systems and processes across all functions. This includes marketing, growth and participation, coaching, officiating, finance, and events.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-impact position responsible for developing best practice day-to-day operational systems that ensure Lacrosse Australia operates efficiently, transparently, and to Olympic-level standards. Over the 12-month engagement, the role will significantly strengthen organisational capability in implementation, reporting, and operational delivery.
To be considered for this role you will bring demonstrated experience in business operations, ideally from within a sport administration, not-for-profit or start-up environment. With strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving ability paired with a passion for continual improvement, you will be skilled at developing, streamlining and implementing systems and processes whilst managing operational and cultural changes that promote business efficiencies and raise the standard of member service.
The role requires an energetic and highly organised self-starter who can manage multiple competing priorities and work independently in a remote working environment. You will have the conviction and courage to challenge the status quo if needed, and able to build strong relationships and elicit cooperation from a diverse range of key stakeholders.
You may already be an experienced Operations Manager, General Manger, Project Manager or similar, with proven knowledge of contemporary governance and good practice. Familiarity with Xero, registration platforms, and digital engagement tools will be well regarded, as will tertiary qualifications in sport management, business, or a related discipline.
A background in lacrosse is not required; however you must be committed to driving a positive change for the systems and processes of Lacrosse Australia.
This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational role in preparing an Olympic Games-bound sport for its next phase of growth. You will work closely with senior leadership, influence national systems and strategy, and help shape the future of lacrosse in Australia during a defining moment in its history.
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Please note Sportspeople Recruitment will commence screening and interviewing for this role immediately.
If you are intending to apply, please do so now - we reserve the right to close the role when sufficient merit applications are received.
Application Format: Candidates must complete and submit the COMPULSORY Sportspeople Recruitment Application Form (attached to this advertisement) at the time of applying. The Form contains questions against which we require your specific response prior to considering your application. Sportspeople Recruitment prefers a 2 page letter of introduction and a CV of no more than 6 pages, merged into the Application Form as one MS Word file.
The Business Operations Manager - Lacrosse Australia search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Angelique Everett on 0401 659 024 or FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
