Hardie Grant is a forward-thinking, independent publishing and media business committed to creating positive impact. We’re looking for an Operations and Office Manager to join our Melbourne team in a pivotal role that keeps our people, offices, and systems running seamlessly, whilst supporting the People & Culture team to create an exceptional employee experience.

This position not only oversees the day-to-day operations of our Melbourne office but also leads office managers in Brisbane and Sydney, ensuring a consistently high standard of workplace experience across all locations. It’s an exciting opportunity for an inquisitive thinker and natural organiser who thrives on making things work better, every day.

About the Role

As our Operations and Office Manager, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of Hardie Grant. From office management and IT oversight to corporate support and ESG initiatives, this is a diverse, hands-on role with real impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Office and People Management

• Lead the daily operations of the Melbourne office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment.

• Manage vendor relationships, supplies, safety compliance, and support new employee setups.

• Lead and support office managers in Brisbane and Sydney to deliver a consistent employee experience across all offices.

IT and Corporate Support

• Manage IT services provided by our external partner, managing hardware, software, licenses, and serving as the escalation point for IT issues.

• Manage key corporate services including insurance, trademarks, car and phone fleets, building communications, health & safety initiatives, and travel policies.

Policy, Projects, and Internal Communications

• Review and implement systems, policies, and processes that improve productivity and streamline costs.

• Project manage new platforms and systems, ensuring smooth adoption.

• Lead operational internal communications and ensure effective use of central tools across the business.

B Corp & ESG Initiatives

• Support Hardie Grant’s commitment to B Corp alignment and ESG strategy by embedding sustainable and socially responsible practices into operations.

• Ensure operational decisions consider social and environmental impact.

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experience in a similar role. You will bring:

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.

• The ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

• Previous experience in managing an engaged team.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, reporting, and operational processes.

• A collaborative, proactive, and friendly approach.

• An interest in ESG and B Corp values.

This role is based onsite in our state-of-the-art Melbourne office, five days a week, enabling you to directly shape our workplace experience and support our teams across Australia. Salary offered will be based on experience and is in the range of $85,000 - $100,000 + superannuation per annum (full-time).

Why join us?

At Hardie Grant, we value curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your work directly contributes to creating a positive workplace and a sustainable future.

If you’re ready to take on a key role that combines management, problem-solving, and a commitment to making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape best-in-class operations at Hardie Grant.

Employment perks and benefits:

Hardie Grant offers flexible work hours, bonus leave, and opportunities to keep learning and growing. Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment and passion to diversity, inclusion and giving back to our people and the community, including things like:

• Bonus leave days

• Additional menstrual and menopausal leave

• A Reconciliation Australia endorsed RAP

• A paid volunteer day each year to give back

• Paid blood donation leave

• Extensive L&D programs

• Free counselling, for professional or personal matters

• 3 months parental leave at full-pay on top of statutory parental leave – for both primary and secondary carers.

For more information about Hardie Grant, please visit hardiegrant.com.

Hardie Grant is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We look forward to meeting you!