Executive Officer to the Chief Operating Officer

Support the Chief Operating Officer in managing the day-to-day operations of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, ensuring smooth administration, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

$115,000- per annum plus superannuation. Full time.

The Role

As the Executive Officer to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing the General Secretariat’s activities, including governance, administration, and executive assistance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management of Conference agencies, financial matters, and administrative functions.
• Conducting research and analysis to support projects, governance, and operational decision-making.
• Preparing reports, discussion papers, and corporate documentation.
• Managing corporate entities, including preparing papers and collating minutes.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including agency heads, finance personnel, and external organisations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in business administration or a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse issues and develop solutions.
• Proven administrative experience, with the ability to work independently in a small team.
• Excellent electronic, oral, and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of accounting principles (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A willingness to work within the mission and identity of the Catholic Church.

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role please contact [email protected].

How to apply

Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “About You” section above.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 9 June 2025

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About Us

The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia.

The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions.

The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.

Benefits

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:

• Free onsite parking in Braddon
• Generous leave provisions including:
• additional Christmas leave
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• study support and leave
• paid retreat and formation leave

Additional Information for Applicants

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and promote and support a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and may be required to provide a Working with Children Check or a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference respects your privacy. In applying for this position, you will be providing the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference with personal including sensitive information. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance. Our privacy collection notice Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be obtained by visiting www.catholic.au.