This isn't a typical volunteer role. This is a genuine leadership opportunity at the helm of a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

Lifestyle Markets Australia Inc. is a registered NFP charity delivering vibrant multicultural markets, festivals, and community events across Victoria. Our work celebrates diversity and creativity — and every event we run flows back to supporting disadvantaged young people through our partner charity, Kinds of Happiness (KOH).

We're a volunteer-powered organisation that punches well above its weight. To keep growing, we need an experienced leader who can help us do that with clarity, focus, and heart.

Why This Role?

• Lead a multi-disciplinary volunteer organisation with real operational scope
• Shape strategy and culture at the highest level of a values-driven NFP
• A genuinely meaningful addition to any senior professional's portfolio
• Work alongside a passionate, dedicated team who care deeply about what they do
• Make a lasting impact on communities across Victoria — and on young lives across Australia

About the Role

As Volunteer General Manager, you'll provide steady leadership — keeping teams aligned, operations running smoothly, and our mission moving forward. You'll work closely with team leaders across seven disciplines, providing hands-on leadership, accountability, and support. This is a hands-on commitment of minimum 15 hours per week, suited to an experienced leader ready to invest meaningfully in something that matters. You'll be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations across the full organisation
• Leading and supporting teams across 7 disciplines, each with multiple volunteers
• Keeping operations organised, accountable, and aligned with strategic goals
• Working closely with team leaders and reporting to senior leadership
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and team performance
• Helping foster a positive, inclusive, and high-functioning volunteer culture

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years' experience in a leadership or management role
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and make confident, considered decisions
• Strong communication skills — clear, warm, and effective across all levels
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote, volunteer environment
• A genuine passion for community, culture, and social impact

This role is ideal for a senior professional — whether currently active or recently retired — who wants to apply their leadership experience to something truly worthwhile. If you've led teams, managed operations, and want your next chapter to mean something, we'd love to talk.

Ready to lead something that matters?

Apply through this listing and let's talk about how your experience could help shape the future of LMA — and the young people we exist to support.