About Development Intelligence Lab
The Lab is a think tank working on development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Our Vision is an Indo-Pacific where modern development cooperation is informed by inspired leadership, innovative ideas and robust debate. Our Mission is to inject modern development insights into Indo-Pacific leadership and strategy.
We curate, sense-make and elevate Indo-Pacific insights and deliver them to those who need them. Ultimately, we want to be the premier link between Indo-Pacific peace, development and security insights, and those in the tough business of making decisions that affect lives.
We offer a family friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, additional benefits and support for you to realise your professional development and career ambitions.
Position Overview
The Operations Officer is central to ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the Lab. As part of the team, this role will contribute to maintaining the Lab’s high standards of performance, supporting delivery of its vision and impact agenda, and fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
The position will be specifically responsible for managing and improving the Lab’s operational systems, processes and resources, ensuring that the organisation functions effectively and compliantly. This includes administrative, financial, logistical and project support functions, and contributing to the development of operational policies and procedures.
The role will report to the General Manager and work closely with all members of the Lab team. It will include responsibility for coordinating and supporting staff to ensure operational needs are met, mentoring colleagues in operational best practice, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and resilience across the organisation.
Position Responsibilities
The Operations Officer will be responsible for administrative, financial, logistical and project support
functions. Specific responsibilities include:
* Manage the Lab’s day-to-day operations and ensure smooth delivery of organisational priorities.
* Maintain and improve operational systems, processes, and policies with an eye on the Lab's sustainability.
* Support budgeting, tracking expenditures, and processing financial transactions.
* Coordinate logistics for projects, events, and travel.
* Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements, including regular updates of
* organisational policies and guiding staff in their application.
* Support organisational and project risk assessment and mitigation.
* Oversee procurement, asset management, and resource allocation.
* Maintain accurate records, contracts, and operational documentation.
* Support key human resources management process, such as the development of position
* descriptions, coordination of recruitment processes, coordinating professional development
* and feedback processes.
* Coordinate with external providers to ensure Lab IT and cybersecurity systems are regularly
* maintained.
* Support and mentor staff in operational best practice.
* Facilitate effective communication and coordination across the team.
* Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
* Forge new connections and opportunities for the Lab.
Please head to our website for the full position description and instructions on how to apply: