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About Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of over 130 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies.  As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.

As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values (https://www.sydneycatholic.org/mission-vision-values/) and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

The Archdiocese is seeking a Business Analyst, Internal Audit and Risk to join our Business Operations team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager and working as part of a small team, you will conduct internal audit reviews and undertake related risk analysis and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with parishes and agencies of the Archdiocese.

Using your well-developed analytical skills, you will perform assurance reviews and report on outcomes from assurance testing. You will analyse, aggregate and transform data into actionable insights, and monitor implementation of assurance review recommendations.

You will maintain electronic risk management records and provide guidance and education to agency and parish staff on risk and compliance management systems and processes.

In performing your role, you will develop positive relationships with others, and promote the benefits of risk analysis to the achievement of mission.

The role is a permanent, full-time role based in Sydney’s vibrant inner-west, with the opportunity to work from home two days a week.

About You

The role would ideally suit a candidate with some experience in internal audit and risk, or a subject matter expert who is looking to develop in the field of audit and risk.

As the ideal candidate, you will satisfy the following Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in risk/governance, auditing, business, or other relevant field
• Minimum two years’ experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance Management or related field
• Experience in risk analysis and advising clients across multi-layered organisations on risk analysis processes
• Proven project management skills and experience, with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Technical data analysis skills and knowledge of related information processing tools (E.g. structured query language SQL) and report writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

What’s on Offer?

• An opportunity to build your career within a large, for-purpose organisation
• Be part of a team providing impactful work
• Hybrid work environment and work-life balance
• Additional paid and unpaid leave options, including extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Professional development opportunities and study support subject to certain conditions
• Free access to a custom-built, on-site gym
• Subsidised meals and coffee.

Enquiries and Application Process

To obtain a copy of the Position Description or enquire about the role, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or [email protected]

Applications must include a resume and cover letter.  Your cover letter must address how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with each of the Key Requirements of the role as outlined above.

Applications are to be sent to Nevine at [email protected] .

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered as they are received and until the role is filled.

As this is an ongoing role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Preferred candidates must have relevant employment check clearances.

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.