Excellent remuneration package tailored to reflect your leadership experience and impact A high-profile leadership role where your work directly supports public safety and community wellbeing Stunning coastal location offering a great work–life balance and the chance to lead with purpose Ready to lead a well-established not-for-profit in the sporting, public safety and community services sector to make a real difference? This is a rare opportunity to drive strategy, operations and culture in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment on the Sunshine Coast. We're partnering with our client to recruit a General Manager – People Operations to lead and manage all aspects of a thriving and multifaceted community-focused club. The Client: Our client is a highly regarded community-based organisation delivering essential safety, sporting, and educational services across the region. With a passionate membership and volunteer base, they play a critical role in public wellbeing and coastal engagement. The Role: The General Manager – People & Operations is responsible for leading and coordinating the core operational functions of the club with a focus on rescue services, member engagement, volunteer management, compliance, governance support, and strategic planning. Why You’ll Love This Role: Work for a respected, values-based community organisation Lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers Influence strategy and deliver real outcomes Stunning location – lifestyle and leadership in one Your Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management across all club activities Drive long-term planning, growth initiatives and resource planning Oversee HR, finance team, compliance and risk management functions Develop recruitment strategies and ensure effective onboarding. Lead a multidisciplinary team including admin, education, rescue, and sports staff Identify training needs and provide development opportunities. Oversee and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers Champion stakeholder engagement, sponsorship, and community partnerships Manage policy, governance, compliance, and risk Support Board meetings and contribute to high-level decision-making What You’ll Bring: Strong leadership in a multi- stakeholder or volunteer-led organisations Track record in strategic planning and operations management Human resources and financial management expertise Proven success managing teams, budgets, and multiple priorities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience working with or leading volunteer-based groups A solutions-focused mindset and strong commercial acumen Passion for community service, sport, or not-for-profit organisations Bonus Points For: Experience in fundraising, sponsorship or grant funding Familiarity with public safety organisations or similar community bodies Experience in brand, sponsorship or marketing initiatives What’s On Offer: A leadership role where you can make genuine impact Work closely with a supportive Board Flexible, community-focused work culture Competitive salary, aligned to experience Ready to lead with purpose? If you're an inspiring leader who thrives in dynamic, values-driven environments — and you're ready to make a meaningful impact — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV and covering letter. If you have any questions, reach out for a confidential conversation with Ann Richards Goh – at Hudson to explore whether this role aligns with your leadership goals and career aspirations. Let’s discuss how you can help shape the future of this vibrant, community-focused organisation. Please note: all applications are managed by Hudson on behalf of our client. For all contract and temporary roles, please note the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Consultant Reference number: Profession:Human ResourcesManagement - Internal Company: Hudson Date posted: 12th Jun, 2025