• Unique operational and hands-on role
• Help support the future of the Congregation
• Full-time role and based in Melbourne

About Us

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are a Catholic religious congregation involved in a variety of charitable ministries including education, social justice, caring and healing, advocacy and providing support for children and families. Founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866, and inspired by their founder, Saint Mary MacKillop, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart continue to minister throughout Australia and overseas, responding to the needs of others, wherever they are.

About the Position

Reporting to the Victoria-Tasmania Regional Leader, the Operations Manager is a pivotal, hands-on role responsible for the support, care and wellbeing of Religious Sisters located primarily in the Melbourne metropolitan area with a small number of Sisters located in Tasmania.

Leading a small team, and in consultation with the Regional Leadership Team, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the administration of the region’s finances, including the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenses and variances of day-to-day financial transactions associated with regional operations.

You will oversee the management of the congregation’s properties, both owned or leased, ensuring they are well maintained, meeting compliance requirements and refurbished as and when needed. The congregation has a fleet of vehicles, and so the Operations Manager will manage and administer all matters in relation to that fleet including usage, insurances, renewals, purchases and replacements.

Work, health and safety, and the management of risk are key components of this role. You will therefore ensure all operational procedures, and practices are in accordance with best practice and are in place to ensure the care, wellbeing and safety of the Sisters, allowing them to continue their ministry in the spirit of the congregation’s mission.

Central to this role will be your ability to understand and embrace the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, and be willing to actively support the Sister’s purpose, vision and mission.

This position is a permanent full-time role and will be located at the Sister’s Regional Office in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. The role will require you to travel extensively within Melbourne’s metropolitan area, and occasionally to Tasmania.

About You

Key Requirements for the role include:

• Strong understanding of, and an appreciation for, religious life and an openness to embrace and give witness to the Sister’s mission
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and an ability to instil confidence and build rapport with people
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in a role encompassing the key areas of responsibility of this role (e.g. financial management, property and facilities management or management of people and resources)
• Experience with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly those providing professional services
• Demonstrated experience managing people
• Well-developed communication skills, and an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055.

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

Applications close 14 July 2025.

As this is an ongoing, full-time role, applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in Australia.

Incumbents in this position will be required to consent to a National Criminal History Check in line with our Compliance Check Policy and be vaccinated as per our Vaccinations Policy.