About Us

Emerging Futures Collaborative Limited (EFCL) is a prophetic mission-led social enterprise providing support services to Catholic religious institutes undergoing significant change as they move towards completion.

The Presentation Sisters Lismore has partnered with EFCL to provide support services, and we are seeking to appoint a Business Manager responsible for providing a range of essential business management functions, including finance, compliance, property, IT, and general administration. The Presentation Sisters Lismore work in partnership with others who are engaged with care of the Earth, families in need, especially in rural communities, tertiary education of Indigenous peoples and the development of theology and spirituality of women.

About the Role

Reporting to EFCL’s Shared Services Manager, and working in close collaboration with the EFCL team, the Business Manager is responsible for the financial management of the Presentation Sisters’ activities based in Lismore. The Business Manager provides advice and seeks guidance to secure the financial viability of the mission of the Congregation. The Business Manager is responsible for sound management of resources and investments and overseeing the development and maintenance of the Congregation’s assets. The Business Manager is also responsible for the efficient administration of the Congregation Office and other support services as required by the Congregation and EFCL.

This position is a permanent full-time role and based at the Congregation Office in Lismore, with flexibility to work from home.

Key Requirements

Ideally, we are seeking someone who has the following:

• A strong alignment with the values and mission of the Presentation Sisters Lismore
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline is preferable but not essential
• Experience working hands-on in financial management, risk and compliance
• Sound knowledge and experience in managing IT to support organisational efficiency
• Solid experience of MYOB, Xero and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working closely with boards, committees, and other key stakeholders
• High level communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage external relationships with service provides and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and to work both independently and as part of a team
• Current NSW Driver’s licence and access to a fully insured motor vehicle is desirable but not essential
• Evidence of Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination immunisation

To enquire further about this role and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected]

Application Process

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).

Applications close 11 March 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Only candidates with the right to work permanently in Australia may apply for this position.