• Diverse role with strategic and operational focus
• For-purpose organisation
• Permanent, full-time role based in Croydon, NSW

About Us

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are a Catholic religious congregation involved in a variety of charitable ministries. Education, in its broadest sense, remains their main work.

The Congregation is governed by the Congregational Leader and her Leadership Team, and each region is led by a Regional Leadership Team. The local communities of the Sisters living in New South Wales form the NSW Region, which is the largest region in the Congregation.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to support the NSW Regional Leadership Team in its work.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Leadership Team, and working collaboratively with others, including the Congregational Administration Services Team in North Sydney, you will be responsible for the effective management and oversight of the operations and administrative functions for the Region, including finance, office support and administration, operational and asset support, and property.

You will ensure that all finance matters for the Region are adequately carried out; develop and monitor the regional financial budget; monitor expenditure and forecasts; and liaise with the Regional Leadership Team and the Congregational Finance Team regarding financial matters.

With direct management responsibility for a team of seven staff, you will assist the Regional Leadership Team with strategic matters to support the ministries and lives of the NSW Sisters, including but not limited to risk management.

You will provide strategic oversight of the Region’s property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease arrangements, ensuring appropriate systems, service providers, and governance arrangements are in place, and liaise with the Congregational Property Services Manager as required.

Other responsibilities include oversight of the NSW vehicle fleet, including motor vehicle usage, insurances, renewals, purchases, disposals, and replacements, and management of the relationship with the third‑party fleet management provider.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in the Congregation’s Regional Administration Centre in Croydon, Sydney. Travel within Sydney and to regional NSW will be required.

About You

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• Undergraduate qualification in finance, or other relevant qualification, and substantial experience in a similar role
• A management style which reflects stewardship and service
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff and effectively manage resources and assets
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work effectively with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to support the work of the Congregation and its Mission
• Current driver’s licence and capacity and willingness to travel to various locations across Sydney and regional NSW.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to be part of a mission-focussed organisation that supports others in the community
• Competitive remuneration package, and opportunity to salary sacrifice.

Enquiries and Application Process

To obtain a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or [email protected].

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates shortlisted.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate must consent to a National Criminal History Check prior to employment and be willing to receive annual flu vaccines (as they will be in close contact with elderly Sisters).

As this is an ongoing role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia will be considered.