About Us

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay (Diocese) is home to more than 215,000 Catholics and exists to serve the People of God in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the North Shore and the Central Coast. Our communities are nourished and sustained by the sacramental life of the Church celebrated and available through its 27 parishes and ecclesial communities, 44 Catholic schools, diocesan agencies and ministries. The Diocese works alongside local people and organisations to provide a diverse range of spiritual, pastoral, educational, social and community support services for those who live and work in the Diocese.

About the Role

The Head of Administration and Finance is accountable to the Bishop of the Diocese for the sound management of the Administration and Finance Broken Bay Mission Area, and will have responsibility for finance, investment, property and facilities, legal and risk, IT and WHS. This role will also enjoy the canonical mandate of Diocesan Financial Officer in accord with Canon Law.

Leading a team associated with the various functions under your remit, you will be responsible for the sound financial and commercial management in matters of stewardship in conformity with civil and canonical requirements. You will provide strategic advice and support to maximise opportunities, drive cost efficiencies, promote revenue growth and optimise profitability.

You will develop strategic investment plans and strategies to secure sustainable revenue streams to support the vision of the Diocese, and provide leadership and advice in the management of properties administered by the Diocese and communities of faith in order to optimise commercial returns.

Key to this role will be your ability to provide inspirational leadership, maintain effective relationships across a diverse organisation, and to promote a positive organisational culture that fosters and supports the mission of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.

This position is a full-time role and for a fixed-term period of 5 years, with the possibility of renewal. The position will be based at Pennant Hills.

Key Requirements

The Head of Administration and Finance will ideally possess the following knowledge, experience and qualifications:

• A practicing Catholic with a demonstrated personal commitment to the teachings, faith, ethos values and mission of the Catholic Church
• Previous responsibility for a financial function and be able to demonstrate appropriate commercial and financial outcomes in the context of the wider Diocesan agenda
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Financial Management or Accounting (CA preferred), Business Administration or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic investment plans to secure sustainable revenue streams
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and advice in the management of a portfolio of properties
• An ability to promote a positive organisational culture that fosters and supports the mission of an organisation

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion about this position and to obtain a copy of the Information Pack please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected]

Applications should be sent directly to [email protected] and must include a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role, in particular, how you meet each of the Key Requirements outlined above.

Applications close 7 August 2024.

Preferred candidates will be required to have a National Police Check clearance and appointment will be subject to satisfactory check outcomes.

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