Are you a skilled organiser with a love for community events and country values?
Join one of Queensland’s most iconic volunteer-led organisations and help keep the heartbeat of Warwick running. This is your chance to bring structure, leadership, and heart to a busy, purpose-driven environment.

About Us

The Warwick Show & Rodeo Society has been part of the community fabric since 1867. We deliver major regional events like the Warwick Agricultural Show, the Warwick Rodeo & Gold Cup Campdraft, and New Year’s Eve Rodeo - celebrating rural life and bringing people together year after year.

We’re a not-for-profit powered by passionate volunteers and committed to honouring tradition while building for the future.

About the Role

We’re seeking a capable, people-focused Operations Manager to oversee the Society’s office and operational functions. This role ensures the smooth delivery of events and administration through hands-on leadership, financial coordination, and collaboration with staff, contractors, and committees.

You’ll work closely with our casual admin assistants and report directly to the Management Committee.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating office systems, bookings, registers, and records

Managing payroll, budgeting, reporting, and Xero-based finances

Supporting admin team workflows and culture

Liaising with suppliers, caretakers, contractors, and sponsors

Supporting event planning, logistics, and follow-through

Maintaining compliance with Fair Trading, WHS, and insurance obligations

Collaborating with marketing and sub-committees on delivery and communications

About You

You’re organised, practical, and experienced in running operations behind the scenes. You know how to juggle tasks, support a small team, and keep systems ticking along.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have experience in admin, accounts, or operations

Are confident with Xero, Excel, and written communications

Have led or supported a small team

Enjoy working with volunteers and committees

Can manage priorities, calendars, and compliance without constant direction

Love variety, community connection, and seeing things through

Experience in events, grant processes, or stakeholder relationships is a bonus.

What You’ll Gain

$80K–$85K salary + super

A stable, full-time role with purpose and visibility

Autonomy and trust to manage your day-to-day

A warm, passionate community to work alongside

The chance to shape the future of some of QLD’s most loved events

How to Apply

Sound like the right fit?
We’d love to hear from you. Click Apply and attach your Resume and Cover Letter.