• 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 [email protected].

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.