Executive Officer (Part-time), Society of the Sacred HeartBased in Mascot, Sydney close to public transportAbout usThe Society of the Sacred Heart (the “Society”) is an international congregation of Catholic women religious in 41 countries, whose mission is to discover and reveal God’s love in the heart of our world. Education, in its broadest sense, is the main work.The Society in Australia consists of 14 Sisters and is led by the Provincial with support from her Leadership Team. The Province’s headquarters are located in Coward Street, Mascot, close to the train station.We are seeking an experienced and flexible Executive Officer to join our small team.The roleReporting to the Provincial, and functionally to the Canonical Treasurer and Province Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for assisting Leadership and the Sisters with the planning and administration of the financial and other assets of the Society in Australia, to advance the mission of the Society and maintain the ongoing well-being of the Sisters.The role involves being relational and caring of the Sisters, and operating both at a strategic and practical hands-on level across multiple areas, including governance, legal, finance, risk management, property management, and human resources.You will act as an ambassador for the Society, and with the Provincial, lead aspects of the organisation’s planning processes.You will oversee the work of the Society’s Accountant, assist with budget preparation for the Society entities, and ensure the financial reports prepared by the external Accountant include the financial position and monthly statements of the communities.You will act as Secretary and a member of the Australian Investment Advisory Committee.With the assistance of the Accountant, you will prepare and present annual financial reports to the membership, ensuring that the Sisters have all necessary information to exercise their stewardship role. You will provide the annual budgets and audited accounts for review by the Finance Committee, of which you will be a member.You will monitor asset acquisitions, sales, leases, contracts, appraisals, taxes, and supervise the insurance programs of the Society. In conjunction with the local community and individuals, you will be responsible for the replacement of cars, computers, and other major assets, and arrange for the maintenance of Society properties.You will coordinate human resources management of the Provincial Office, including staff issues and maintenance of human resources records and policies.In undertaking your work, you will uphold and champion the mission of the Society and ensure its intent is integrated into your work.The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, ideally over four days. The specific days and hours are negotiable.About youYour experience in a senior governance and/or finance role and your willingness to work at a strategic level while also taking a hands-on approach are critical. Empathy and understanding of the elderly Sisters’ issues are equally important.Specifically, as the ideal candidate, you will meet the following Key Requirements:Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience, including governance, finance (preferably also investments), and human resources, at a managerial levelStrong knowledge of governance models and processes, with experience developing papers and organising meetingsAbility to be creative and innovative in long-range planning and problem solvingStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership styleAbility to adapt to and introduce change, and to prioritise dynamicallyExcellent organisational and time management skillsAbility to handle confidential matters with sensitivity, honesty, and integrityHigh computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, accounting software, and databasesWhat’s on offerAlong with the opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong mission focus, we offer:An attractive salary based on experience and qualificationsFlexible working arrangements and negotiable workdays and hoursOn-site parkingEnquiries and Application ProcessFor a confidential discussion, and to obtain a copy of the Position Description and application instructions, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or (emailprotected).Additional RequirementsWorking with Children Check and National Police Check clearance prior to employmentWillingness and capacity to travel domestically and overseas, occasionally
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