Operations Business Partner, Growth
Canva
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive Company & Cross-Group Alignment - Supporting Revenue Platform’s role in company-wide goals, running goal stand-ups and reporting, coordinating alignment workshops, and maintaining smooth communication flows so stakeholders stay connected and unblocked
- Strengthen Group Operations & Execution : Owning group planning, logistics, rituals, and comms; keeping meetings and operating cadences running smoothly; and building scalable systems and processes that strengthen how the team executes
- Champion Culture & People Experience : Partnering with Group Leadership to nurture a thriving and connected culture, leading People initiatives, fostering inclusion and strong relationships, and role-modelling Canva’s values to create a joyful, supportive environment
- Navigate Chaos With Clarity: Providing structure and calm in shifting situations, translating ambiguity into clear next steps, and connecting the dots to keep teams moving confidently
- Partner Across the Growth Supergroup: Strengthening alignment across Growth, collaborating with peer Operations Business Partners to evolve operating systems, support Growth-wide initiatives, and ensure Revenue Platform stays connected and effective within the broader organisation
- Connecting and engaging the wider team: Designing, organising, and facilitating org-wide cadences -like All Hands - and crafting clear, engaging communication so people feel informed, connected, and aligned on what matters
Requirements
- A few years experience in operations, program/project management, or an equivalent team-enabling role
- Passionate about team culture and connection and enjoy creating experiences (onsites, events, rituals) that make distributed teams feel engaged and included
- Excellent communicator , able to influence without authority, craft clear updates, rally teams, and make sure no one misses the context
- Natural connector who builds trust quickly across disciplines (engineering, product, design, data, and operations) and helps teams stay aligned without friction
- Bias to action , and love turning complexity into clarity - whether that’s facilitating workshops, simplifying processes, or helping others see the big picture
- Thrive in ambiguity when priorities shift or problems don’t have a clear owner, lean in, figure it out, and bring people with you
- Operate with judgment and urgency knowing when to dive into the details, and when to zoom out to see the big picture
Benefits
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
operations managementprogram managementproject managementlogistics planningprocess improvementworkshop facilitationcommunication strategyteam alignmentevent planningstakeholder management
Soft skills
excellent communicatorinfluencing without authoritynatural connectortrust buildingbias to actionproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam culture advocacyrelationship buildingclarity in ambiguity