Business Manager
Brigidine Sisters NSW Community
Part Time
Applications close Friday, 20 March, 2020
Reporting to the NSW Community Leadership Team, you will use your extensive business, financial and accounting experience to ensure the proper administration of the temporal goods of the Congregation.
You will ensure effective and efficient business management systems and procedures are established and maintained, that all statutory reporting and compliance requirements are met, and that the financial needs of the Community members are addressed.
You will be responsible for the oversight of ongoing maintenance and repairs of all Community properties and will work with the Community's external service providers to assist in the management of property purchases, disposals and leases.
The role is a permanent, part-time position and would suit an experienced person looking for work-life balance and who enjoys working in a small team.
Business Manager
Brigidine Sisters NSW Community
Part Time
Applications close Friday, 20 March, 2020
Reporting to the NSW Community Leadership Team, you will use your extensive business, financial and accounting experience to ensure the proper administration of the temporal goods of the Congregation.
You will ensure effective and efficient business management systems and procedures are established and maintained, that all statutory reporting and compliance requirements are met, and that the financial needs of the Community members are addressed.
You will be responsible for the oversight of ongoing maintenance and repairs of all Community properties and will work with the Community's external service providers to assist in the management of property purchases, disposals and leases.
The role is a permanent, part-time position and would suit an experienced person looking for work-life balance and who enjoys working in a small team.
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Executive Officer, Business Operations
Sydney
Full-time
16 April 2026
· Values based, mission focused organisation
· Dynamic role and positive work culture
· Full-time role with hybrid work arrangement
About the Archdiocese of Sydney
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (Archdiocese) exists to serve the communities of the city of Sydney, including the Eastern, South-Western and lower North Shore suburbs. It does so through its agencies, ministries, parishes, and thousands more in the local communities through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.
The Business Operations office is a key function within the Archdiocese that supports its various works and ministries and one that plays a key role in the delivery of the Archbishop’s strategic priorities.
We are seeking a highly skilled, executive-level administrator for the role of Executive Officer to support the Director of the office through a variety of tasks related to administration, organisation and communication.
This role is a full-time position and currently based at Leichhardt. The office will be relocating to the Sydney CBD in early 2027. A hybrid working arrangement is available with this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
As Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Director to facilitate the achievement of objectives of the office. Your responsibilities will include the following:
Preparing governance briefing papers for meetings and preparing content for those meetings based on research
Supporting committee meetings with minute taking and distribution, meeting coordination and ensuring matters arising are actioned
Conducting research and data collection for the purpose of preparing briefing notes/papers and the creation of presentations
Managing the office’s software and databases systems and supporting other agencies in the use of those systems
Assisting with the preparation, communication and execution of Archdiocesan events
Providing support to the Director regarding diary management, travel arrangements, preparation of meeting packs and corporate credit card reconciliation
Ensuring the overall smooth running of the Business Operations office
About You
You will bring at proven experience in a similar role, a demonstrated record of being well-organised and effective, along with strong workflow and planning skills.
The Executive Officer will ideally possess the following Key Requirements:
An appreciation of the ethos, values and mission of the Catholic Church
Experience in a similar role, or in a role encompassing the responsibilities of this position
Knowledge of office management systems, practices and procedures with a demonstrated record of enhancing processes
High standard of professional competence, including accuracy of work, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a well-ordered approach to work
Highly adaptable, with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritise work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly adaptable, with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritise work
What’s on Offer?
Attractive remuneration with attractive salary packaging opportunities
Genuine support opportunity where you can shape the role and contribute the Archdiocese’s strategic goals
Supportive for-purpose employer offering custom-built on-site gym with free personal training and towel service; additional paid time off, subsidised meals and coffee on-site, retail and lifestyle discounts, among other benefits.
Enquiries and Application Process
For a confidential discussion and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or anthony@reachhr.com.au.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter must include how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Requirements of the role as outlined above under the heading About You.
Applications close 16 April 2026, however, applications will be assessed and progressed as they are received.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working With Children’s Check.
The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its important legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.
Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.