Director, Founder’s Office

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Director, Founder’s Office position in Australia, shared on behalf of a partner organization that handles all applications and the subsequent hiring steps. The role sits at the center of the executive function of a rapidly growing AI business and is designed for someone who can turn strategy into day-to-day execution across teams and regions.

You will lead business operations across multiple markets, helping the company scale with the right balance of speed, process, and delivery quality. The position covers a wide span of responsibilities, including market setup, payroll operations, vendor coordination, and support for recruiting activity. It is a high-ownership role for an adaptable operator who thrives in a demanding, fast-moving environment and can strengthen the operational base needed for long-term global growth.

Key accountabilities

• Coordinate business operations across several countries to keep expansion and scaling efforts moving smoothly.
• Drive office launches, legal entity formation, and market-entry activities in new geographies.
• Set up payroll, manage local compliance needs, and build the operational framework required in each location.
• Guide a team of Business Operations Partners and ensure their work stays aligned and execution remains strong.
• Handle relationships with external vendors, service providers, and other operational partners, balancing quality and cost.
• Assist with recruiting operations, including recruiter onboarding and hiring-process coordination.
• Organize company offsites, events, and the logistics that support internal operations.
• Monitor strategic projects and make sure actions are tracked through to completion on time.
• Continuously refine internal workflows to improve clarity, speed, and reliability.
• Serve as a central connector between finance, legal, HR, and recruiting teams.

What the role requires

• Background in business operations, strategic operations, founder’s office, chief of staff, or another senior responsibility-heavy role.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, functions, and regions.
• Excellent organization, strong attention to detail, and disciplined execution habits.
• Clear ownership mindset with the ability to move initiatives independently from idea to completion.
• Working knowledge of recruiting, finance, legal, HR, and administrative operations.
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort making decisions in uncertain or rapidly changing situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working alongside leadership teams.
• Ability to juggle several priorities at once without compromising standards.
• Comfort working in a high-growth setting with intense pace and high expectations.
• Experience in startups, scaling organizations, or international operations is a strong advantage.

Benefits and highlights

• Competitive compensation consistent with senior operational leadership positions.
• Direct exposure to founders and executive leaders on high-impact work.
• High-autonomy role with meaningful influence on global operations and company scaling.
• Hands-on involvement in international expansion, including entity setup and market entry.
• Fast-moving, performance-driven environment with substantial decision-making responsibility.
• Opportunity to design and improve foundational operating systems from the ground up.
• Work with a strong, collaborative team that values speed, excellence, and execution.
• Real impact on the growth path of an advanced AI company.

Application and data notice

The application is handled by the partner company, which also manages the review process and next steps. A matching system may be used to screen applications quickly and fairly against the role’s core requirements before a shortlist is shared with the hiring team. Final decisions, interviews, and assessments are completed by the employer’s internal team.

By applying, candidates consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment evaluation and for sharing relevant information with the hiring employer under applicable data-protection rules, including GDPR where relevant. The process may also use AI-supported tools to assist with resume review, response analysis, and consistency checks, although human judgment remains central to the final decision.