About Brighte
Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone.
Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment.
Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business.
As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024!
About the Role
Behind every smooth-running office is someone who keeps the wheels turning - that’s where our Office Manager comes in.
As our Office Manager, you’ll own the day-to-day running of our fantastic HQ in Wynyard, and play a key role in creating a warm, connected and functional workplace. From Monday lunches and Thursday socials to office supplies, WHS and event coordination - you’ll bring structure, energy and care to the in-person experience.
This is a hands-on, office-based role, perfect for someone who takes pride in the details, loves a checklist, and is always one step ahead.
You’ll be part of the People & Performance Team, tasked with creating meaningful workplace moments and ensure our environment reflects our values. Whether it's supporting onboarding, managing facilities, or bringing people together through events, you’ll be essential in making the office a place where people genuinely want to be.
Please note this role is a part-time opportunity, working days are Monday to Thursday.
What You'll Do
- Office Management - oversee all aspects of day-to-day office operations, including being key point of contact for receiving deliveries, access and upkeep of shared spaces including maintenance of the office seating plan. You'll be go-to contact for building management and external service providers and ensure the office is safe, functional.
- In-Office Activities - coordinate weekly in-office rituals that support connection and culture by managing catering orders, coordinating casual events or snacks to bring people together and handle any office logistics e.g. AV setup, content collation and space coordination.
- Office Supplies - manage all office supply needs - stationery, kitchen stock, tech accessories and employee merch. Maintain inventory and place timely, cost-effective orders, help track and manage budgets related to supplies and consumables.
- Facilities Management - act as first point of contact for all office maintenance and facilities needs. Coordinate repairs, equipment, contractor access and space improvements, Help monitor and escalate issues to ensure a well-functioning work environment and oversee WHS Management.
- Travel Coordination - support the logistics of travel for interstate team members attending events or in-office gatherings and assist with bookings and coordination to ensure smooth travel experiences.
- Events - plan and deliver internal events including EOY celebrations and onsite/offsite team events. You'll help coordinate everything from concept/content, vendors, logistics, budgets, run sheets and execution.
- Onboarding Management - own the on-the-ground Day One experience for new hires and help set up desks, welcome packs, tech and schedules. You'll be the first point of contact to greet new starters and ensure a smooth, memorable start.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in an office management, facilities or workplace experience role is highly advantageous.
- You’re organised, reliable and take ownership of your work.
- You’re warm, approachable and love working with people.
- You’re proactive, hands-on and love making things run well in combination with strong time management skills and a get-it-done mindset
- You have outstanding attention to detail and can juggle competing priorities.
- You’re confident managing budgets and supplier relationships.
- Ideally, you'll have experience with Confluence, Slack, MS Office Suite, Teams, Canva.
- You are skilled in navigating AV/Meeting Room tech (Teams, microphones, projectors)
What's in it for you?
- Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs.
- Free lunch! Yes, there is such a thing! Kickstart your week with our Monday Mingle meaning lunch on us and great company. From tacos, to sushi, to charcoal chicken, it's a delicious way to catch up, unwind and connect.
- Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack and a game of table tennis.
- We want our employees to share in Brighte’s success. You may be given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP).
- Snacks galore – who doesn’t love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. Fresh bread, protein bars, popcorn, fresh fruit, chocolate, soy crisps, cookies – you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collection of wines and beer on tap for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment.
- End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers.
- Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment.
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Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in oaur mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.
Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!
If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.
As part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks.
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Glassdoor
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what people are saying on Glassdoor.
“Simply the best place. you wont regret here. Lot of stuff to do and learn and you're free to do so.”
“Heaps of opportunity to grow exponentially. Working with Katherine is an experience in itself. Fast paced not startup anymore.”
“Friendly people, efficient team, good career opportunity”
“Good working environment and work-life balance.”
Acknowledgement of Country
Brighte acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our land - Australia. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past, present and emerging. The Gadigal of the Eora Nation are the traditional custodians of the land on which Brighte’s office stands.