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Operations role
Hire an offshore Operations Coordinator
An Operations Coordinator ensures the day-to-day running of business operations — tracking workflows, coordinating across teams, managing schedules, and identifying process improvements that keep things moving efficiently.
$1,500per month + GST, all-in
$62–80kAustralian salary range
$65,854est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A operations coordinator who handles workflow coordination, process documentation, cross-functional communication, scheduling, reporting, problem solving and sop development, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Keep operations running smoothly at 40–50% of local coordinator cost
02
Ideal for growing businesses that need operational glue without a large local team
03
Process-oriented mindset and strong communication for cross-team coordination
Skills
Workflow coordination Process documentation Cross-functional communication Scheduling Reporting Problem solving SOP development
Software they use
MoMonday.comAsAsanaNoNotionSlSlackMiMicrosoft 365GoGoogle Workspace
Cost comparison
What a operations coordinator costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
$50k
$75k
$73k
$84k
$94k
$18k
Local entry$62k salaryLocal typical$71k salaryLocal senior$80k salaryAdept$1,500/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $65,854 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your operations coordinator follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Daily priorities
Reviews the project board and confirms today's priorities.
10:00am
Suppliers
Chases suppliers and updates delivery dates.
11:30am
Coordination
Keeps tasks moving between your team and partners.
1:30pm
Reporting
Updates the numbers and spots problems early.
3:00pm
Process
Documents how things are done so they're done the same way each time.
5:00pm
Wrap-up
Sends a short status: done, in progress, needs you.
Questions
Hiring a operations coordinator
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
What does an Operations Coordinator do day to day?
Tracking task completion across teams, following up on blockers, updating dashboards, running process audits, and preparing operational reports.
Can they write SOPs and process documentation?
Yes. Documenting business processes, creating SOPs, and maintaining process wikis are common responsibilities.
How do they work with multiple departments?
Via scheduled cross-functional meetings, shared project boards, and clear escalation channels defined during onboarding.
Can they manage contractor or vendor relationships?
Yes — coordinating with contractors, tracking deliverables, and managing supplier communications are within scope.
Is this different from a Project Manager?
Yes. An Operations Coordinator maintains ongoing business operations. A Project Manager delivers time-bound initiatives. Some overlap exists for operations improvement projects.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $18,000 a year with a $71,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your operations coordinator this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,500 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
