Office & Culture Manager

Join a growing team and be part of an exciting company in the renewable energy sector.
- Manly-based office with ocean views
- Enjoyable, hybrid environment, with great benefits
- Newly created role that’s yours to shape and develop.
- Permanent, full-time, immediate start, may best suit someone located in the Northern Beaches area.

**About us**: Spark Renewables is a growing renewable energy company, developing and building projects to lead the renewable energy transition in Australia. We are backed by a large global company who believes and invests in us, whilst leaving us in charge of our own destiny.
How we do business matters to us. We pride ourselves in our commitment to do what’s right and we always operate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity. We care about the land we build on, working closely with landowners, local communities and all levels of government to develop solutions that help decarbonise the energy sector, whilst also driving positive social and environmental outcomes at a local level.
We are growing fast and are looking for likeminded people to join our great team.
As our Office & Culture Manager you would run the office “ship” with safety, health and wellbeing front of mind and coordinate and deliver our team activities.

**The Opportunity**: You’ll be the go-to person for all things office and culture-related, helping ensure our great office in Manly runs smoothly and cohesively. You will have a passion for supporting others and care deeply about an inclusive work environment that allows all of our team to bring their best selves to work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain insight into the world of renewable energy, whilst also having a positive impact on company culture.
So what’s involved?
Office environment
- Manage office operations, including facility management, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Design and implement ways to improve and simplify our office operations, we are always open to doing things better. Our goal is to keep paperwork to a minimum whilst ensuring the team is transparent and informed.
- Support team collaboration and workflow, maintaining an overview of leave records, coordinating travel and accommodation, and preparing itineraries and reports.
- Helping with professional documentation (e.g. board reports, presentations and reports), and office finances such as company cards
- Coordinating ad hoc projects such as office refurbishments as our team grows

Employee experience
- Be a culture champion and look for new and innovative ways to ensure we continue to be an incredible place to work.
- Play a role in the coordination of the recruitment process, interview scheduling, social media post etc.
- Lead the onboarding process ensuring new colleagues have a professional and smooth onboarding experience setting them up for success.
- Assist with developing a plan for ongoing education and training initiatives for team members
- Plan and execute team activities and events to help create stronger connections and bonds
- Be the first point of contact for work health and safety matters and working with our team to ensure our office environment is safe, comfortable and free from hazards.

What we’re looking for
- 5+ years relevant work experience in a similar role, ideally with a combination of office management and operations - experience in human resources would be a bonus but not essential.
- A passion for sustainability and for helping to make workplaces operate seamlessly, delivering a great experience to employees.
- Proactive team player, self-starter with proven ability to multitask and prioritise.
- An empathetic team-member who loves getting to know people and brings social energy to a group. Loves to bring people together, have fun, and foster meaningful relationships and growth.
- A highly accountable and organised person who is skilled at process improvement and project management.
- Sound Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

**Why you’ll love working with us**: We are a team of passionate and entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and purpose to build Australia’s renewable energy future.
Our team is supportive and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment and flexible approach, great office location and a focus on health and wellbeing, to name just a few.

**Diversity, equity, and inclusion**: We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences, we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change.
We are committed to building a team