The Organisation:

The Diocese of Sandhurst through its ministries and agencies is at the service of the people of God, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their communities and daily lives.

Presided over by the Bishop of Sandhurst, the Diocese comprises around 90,000 Catholics and a wide variety of people, cultures, and ministries, providing services and support to 40 parishes and 56 schools through pastoral, educational, social welfare, and administrative support.

The Role:

On offer is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial / Management Accountant.

• Be part of a small, friendly team committed to the effective financial management of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst.
• Use your relevant skills and experience to assist the Director in undertaking and administering a broad range of accounting and financial services for the Diocese and its parishes.
• Create an impact in a short time, be a part of the overall management of the Diocese, assisting parishes and other key stakeholders achieve their financial goals and objectives through the delivery of best practice and quality advice.
• The position is located close to the Bendigo CBD – free onsite parking available.

Key Requirements:

Your general responsibilities will include all aspects of financial reporting, financial management, management accounting, cash flow management, compliance, and various other accounting related duties.

You will lead and supervise the Financial Operations Team.

You will contribute a high-level of advice on management accounting matters to assist in enabling informed decision making across the Diocese of Sandhurst.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Effective, efficient, and accurate financial / management accountant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, legislation, and the Not-for-Profit sector
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and drive.
• The ability to prioritise and control workload arising from a large client base.
• Prior leadership / management exposure with the ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and verbal.
• Sound technical accounting knowledge with the ability to question and interpret results and seek answers that appropriately justify the results.
• The ability to work in a team, actively contributing to decision making yet also work autonomously as required.
• An understanding of and willingness to work within the Catholic ethos.

Skills and Experience:

You will need to have a relevant qualification in Commerce / Finance with CA / CPA qualifications highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual who is motivated to work within the Church environment and has exemplary service delivery skills working with diverse and complex stakeholders.

For a more detailed overview of the role, please refer to the attached Position Description.

Application Process: Applications must include a covering letter addressing the “Key Requirements” of the position as listed above together with your resume, should be sent to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., Friday, 5^th July 2024.

For further information relating to the position, contact Garry Dewhirst, Human Resources Officer on the above email or by telephone on (03) 5445 3625.

The Diocese is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children, young people and adults at risk. It has a zero tolerance of abuse in any form.