Lifestyle Markets Australia Inc. (LMA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation bringing communities together through family focused fundraisers, markets, and events across Victoria.

Proceeds from LMA events support Kinds of Happiness (KOH), a charity helping disadvantaged youth in regional and rural Australia through mentoring, farming programs, and skills development.

Role purpose

• Lead, support, and coordinate a remote volunteer team of 5 to 10 people
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations across the organisation
• Support the identification of grant and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for applications as required
• Delegate tasks and maintain accountability across the team
• Maintain clear communication and foster a positive team culture
• Develop and improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Monitor team progress and report on performance

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience in administration, operations, or team coordination
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a team, ideally in a remote or virtual setting
• Confident communicator, comfortable managing people and building relationships remotely
• Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and reliable follow-through on tasks and deadlines
• Ability to delegate effectively and hold team members accountable in a supportive way
• Comfortable using digital collaboration and communication tools (for example, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and messaging platforms)
• Genuine passion for community and social impact

Desirable skills

• Prior experience in a not-for-profit, charity, or volunteer-based organisation
• Experience supporting or contributing to grant and sponsorship applications
• Familiarity with volunteer management platforms (for example, Better Impact)
• Experience developing or improving processes, systems, or workflows
• Formal qualifications or training in business administration, management, or a related field
• Experience monitoring team performance and preparing progress reports

What we offer

• A genuine leadership opportunity within a growing, purpose-driven organisation
• The chance to build and shape a team culture from the ground up
• Meaningful work that directly supports youth in regional and rural Australia
• Flexible, remote volunteering that fits around other commitments
• The opportunity to develop leadership, people management, and process improvement skills
• A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse volunteer community