Part-Time Operations Manager

About the role

Cannabiz is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to keep our business running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a part-time role (approx. 8–10 hours per week), ideally suited to a self-motivated all-rounder with strong administrative and financial skills. You’ll play a vital part in our small, fast-moving team by managing day-to-day operations and supporting business-critical functions such as membership administration, bookkeeping, and event support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, flexible B2B media company providing news, analysis and events for professionals working in one of the fastest-growing industry sectors in the region.

Benefits of the role

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible work hours
• Work from home
• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing industry
• Be part of a small, collaborative and passionate team

About Cannabiz

Launched in 2020, Cannabiz is a media platform dedicated to the growth of Australia and New Zealand’s legal cannabis industry.

Cannabiz informs, educates and connects the sector through its website, weekly industry newsletter, market intelligence, industry reports, and networking events. Our in-depth analysis and exclusive reporting support industry leaders in making better decisions that drive growth.

The annual Cannabiz Awards are the highlight of the year, celebrating the sector’s success stories and recognising and rewarding the best in the business.

Responsibilities

• Responding to member and general customer enquiries
• Managing subscriber memberships, renewals and access issues
• Maintaining accurate financial records including:
• Invoicing, bill payments and account reconciliations
• Cashflow monitoring and budgeting
• Bookkeeping and monthly reporting via Xero
• Overseeing the workload and priorities of the (remote) Marketing Assistant
• Assisting with newsletter planning and workflow (no copywriting or content creation required)
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of Cannabiz events, including the Annual Awards Night
• General administration and internal task management

About the successful candidate

• A minimum of 3 years experience in operations, administration or small-business management
• High attention to detail with a strong grasp of finance systems and processes
• Proficiency in Xero, Google Workspace and other standard tools (e.g. Stripe, Mailchimp, WordPress, Asana)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently and confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Previous experience managing remote contractors or freelancers (preferred)
• A team player who’s comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business environment