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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Receptionist
Homebush
Part-time
19 July 2026
Supportive team environment
Part-time, Monday to Friday
Based in Homebush, Sydney
About Us
The Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush, established in 1996, prepares men for priesthood for the Archdiocese of Sydney and several other dioceses in New South Wales and beyond.
The Seminary provides human, spiritual, academic and pastoral formation for seminarians in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Seminary formators are assisted in their work by a team of support staff, including administration staff.
We are seeking an experienced and exceptional Receptionist to join our team, to support the smooth operations of the Seminary and provide a positive environment for all.
About the Role
Reporting to the Administration Manager and Executive Assistant, you will be a warm and welcoming first point of contact for seminarians and other visitors to the Seminary.
As well as greeting and directing visitors; you will answer and triage telephone calls; manage email and in-person enquiries; ensure the availability of adequate supplies of stationery, kitchen and liturgical supplies; and assist with the administrative aspects of meetings and events, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, arranging catering, and room set-up.
You will maintain staff and other records and files, ensuring security and confidentiality; prepare rosters; and coordinate the Seminary Calendar under the guidance of the Rector.
As a team-player, and with a proactive approach to work, you will provide general administrative support to your manager, the Rector, Vice-Rector and Seminary Faculty, as required.
This role is based in Homebush, Sydney and is a permanent part-time position, 27.5 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm.
About You
As well as your relevant experience, you will have a warm personality, service focus, professional manner and presentation, and ability work quickly and efficiently while juggling multiple tasks.
Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role, or a role encompassing the key areas of competency for this position; including experience in one or more of the following areas – reception, office administration, bookkeeping and/or customer service
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to build harmonious and cooperative working relationships with colleagues
Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
Good organisation and time-management skills, and demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritise
Honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, and a proactive work ethic
Ability to act with a high level of discretion and sensitivity and to maintain strict confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
If you believe you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you!
What’s on Offer?
An opportunity to be part of a small, supportive team
Work-life balance
Competitive remuneration.
Enquiries and Application Process
For a confidential discussion, and 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 Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Additional Requirements
Preferred candidates must have relevant employment check clearances, including a National Police Check clearance.
As this is an ongoing role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia will be considered.
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. Staff are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.
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.