Office Manager at Sundrive – Sydney (Kurnell)
Sundrive
Sydney (Kurnell)
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Office Manager
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$70,000 - $90,000 a year
About Us
SunDrive is an Australian solar technology company turning world-leading science into real-world impact.
Founded in a Sydney garage in 2015, when our co-founder Vince Allen paused his PhD to pursue a bold idea, we set out to make solar more powerful, affordable, and sustainable. Today, that same drive fuels a company operating at the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing and materials science.
Our breakthrough solar cell technology replaces silver with industry-first direct copper plating: swapping one of the most expensive materials in solar for something abundant, cost-effective, and sustainable. We set a world record for solar cell efficiency in 2021 and built the world’s first fully automated copper-plating line at our Kurnell facility, proving scalability.
Backed by leading VCs and government agencies and punching above our weight in partnering with global PV partners, we’re now at the forefront of a generational shift in clean-energy manufacturing and driving industrial-scale deployment.
If you want to work somewhere ambitious, collaborative, and deeply technical, where science meets impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
We are looking for a practical, organised, Office Manager to help keep SunDrive's deep tech R&D site in Kurnell running smoothly .
This is a 3-month, part-time, 3 days per week, fixed term contract role, to support our growing team. This is more than a purely administrative position. In a startup environment like ours, the Office Manager is the person who quietly makes a lot of things work from keeping the office stocked and functional, to coordinating travel, helping host visitors, and making sure new starters arrive to a workspace that’s ready to go.
You’ll work closely with the People & Culture team, executives, and our technical teams to keep the day-to-day running of the office simple and effective. Some days this means organising travel or coordinating suppliers. Other days it might mean setting up for a team lunch, preparing for a government visit, or solving a small operational problem before it becomes a big one.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic start-up environment where priorities can evolve quickly, someone who notices when something needs doing and just gets it sorted
You’ll play a key role in making sure the SunDrive team can focus on building and scaling world-leading solar technology while the workplace itself runs smoothly.
What You Will Focus On You’ll play a key role in making sure the SunDrive team can focus on building and scaling world-leading solar technology while the workplace itself runs smoothly.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the SunDrive office, ensuring the workspace remains organised, well-supplied, and running efficiently.Overseeing office supplies, groceries, and general workplace resources. Managing facilities coordination and working with external stakeholders to maintain a clean, safe, and functional workspace.Acting as the primary point of contact for office vendors including catering, cleaning & maintenance services.Partnering with the senior leadership team to coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including supporting our partners to travel to Kurnell. Supporting internal events including team social functions or All Hands and external visits such as partners or government delegations.Coordinating office logistics including meeting spaces, catering, and event support.Collaborating with HR and IT to ensure new employees are set up with welcome packs, workspace preparation, and IT access.Supporting ad-hoc operational a nd administrative projects as the business scalesActing as the go-to person for general office coordination
In a startup environment, no two days look exactly the same. This role is about keeping things organised, solving practical problems, and helping the team work effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in an Office Manager, Workplace Coordinator, or Administration role.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders.A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving start-up environment.Experience coordinating travel logistics, vendors, or events.High level of professionalism when supporting leadership and external stakeholders.
Pro-rated to part-time hours.
SunDrive’s Benefits
Meaningful Work & Ownership
- Access SunDrive’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) - real ownership in SunDrive’s growth (permanent employees only).
- Work on breakthrough solar technology with global impact.
- Be part of a tight, high-performing team where your ideas matter.
Learning & Growth
- $500 annual L&D budget (permanent employees only).
- Company-wide L&D Fund for courses, coaching, and technical development.
- Dedicated weekly learning time.
- Up to 2 days of paid L&D leave per year.
- Company-wide L&D Fund for courses, coaching, and technical development.
- Dedicated weekly learning time.
- Up to 2 days of paid L&D leave per year.
Leave & Flexibility
- 4 weeks annual leave + unlimited rollover.
- 10 days paid Personal/Carer’s Leave + unlimited rollover.
- Parental Leave: 13 weeks primary / 6 weeks secondary caregiver leave. Paid antenatal leave and support for early arrivals, surrogacy, and return-to-work planning.
- 2 days paid Compassionate Leave per occasion.
Health & Wellbeing
- Free, confidential EAP support for employees and immediate family.
Financial & Everyday Perks
- EV-only novated leasing (FBT-compliant).
- Weekly transport (tolls and public transport) allowance up to $45.
Weekly catered lunch + snacks and drinks onsite.
How We Work
We’re a team of engineers, scientists, operators, and builders who thrive where deep research meets real-world production. With teams in Australia and China, we collaborate across disciplines and borders to design, build, test, and optimise the technologies behind our breakthrough solar cells. At our Sydney site, R&D, pilot manufacturing, and process engineering sit under one roof, creating a fast, iterative loop between innovation and implementation.
Our culture is open, accountable, and grounded in first principles. We work without ego, raise challenges early, and solve them together. We act like owners—pragmatic, resourceful, and committed to delivering work that’s precise and built to last.
We’re ambitious in what we take on and united by a shared purpose: to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable technologies that power a better future.
Additional Information
SunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.
This role requires full working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, SunDrive is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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