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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Location:
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Closing date
Community Administrator, Presentation Sisters
East Lismore, NSW
Part-time
26 October 2026
Join a values-based organisation
Enjoy the flexibility of working part-time
Grow your skills in a hands-on, transactional role
About Us
Emerging Futures Collaborative Limited (EFCL) is a not-for-profit organisation, established to support and serve Religious Institutes in transition across Australia. These Religious Institutes are known as our Service Partners.
Our work is grounded in the values of respect, integrity, collaboration, deep listening and accountability. These values shape how we work with our Service Partners and colleagues, while also honoring each Service Partner’s legacy and mission.
Our services include transition support, health and wellbeing coordination, administration and community coordination.
We are seeking a driven Community Administrator to join our team to help support one of our Service Partners, The Presentation Sisters Lismore.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to use your administration and business support skills in a values-led environment.
Reporting to the Business Manager, you will play a key role in delivering quality administrative support to the Sisters, both individually and as a community.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Sisters with their telecommunication issues, travel arrangements, banking, credit cards, vehicle and other service and maintenance needs
Providing general office support including records management, collection and distribution of mail, and storage and retrieval of archival materials
Supporting business and financial functions, including accurately and efficiently processing financial transactions and maintaining financial records in MYOB
Undertaking bank and credit card reconciliations and accounts payable and receivable
Assisting with the coordination of meetings, jubilees, birthdays and other events.
The role is a permanent part-time position, 22.8 hours a week, ideally to be worked over three or four days and is based on-site at our office in East Lismore.
About You
You are a self-starter with a flexible approach to work and have a genuine desire to be of service to others. You thrive on working in a fluid environment and where no two days are the same.
Specifically, as the ideal candidate you will bring:
Extensive experience in administrative, executive assistant and/or financial support roles
Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, written and verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent IT skills, particularly in working with the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel) and experience using MYOB or similar accounting software
Strong time-management and organisational skills, ability to multitask and attention to detail
Ability to act with empathy and genuine interest in those you are assisting and to maintain tact, discretion and confidentiality.
It would be an advantage if you also have:
Experience in a service delivery environment such as a social service or aged care agency
Experience working with religious institutes and their members.
What’s on Offer?
The opportunity to contribute to a purposeful organisation
Flexibility to work part-time
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Opportunities for ongoing formation and professional developmen
Competitive remuneration.
Enquiries and Application Process
To obtain a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or nevine@reachhr.com.au.
Applications close Monday, 26 October 2026, however, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered as they are received and suitable candidates shortlisted.
Additional Requirements
A National Police Check Clearance will be required for this role and the successful candidate will be required to comply with EFCL’s Vaccination Policy.
Only candidates with the unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia will be considered.