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Form of workThe Organisation
The Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga (Diocese) is located in the Southwestern district of New South Wales and stretches from Khancoban in the east to Griffith and Yenda in the west. Established in 1917, the Diocese has a rich faith tradition: our communities are nourished and sustained by the sacramental life of the church administered and accessed through its 31 parishes, 29 schools and support services offered throughout the diocese. Our mission is to share the Joy of the Gospel with people of the Riverina. Our Diocese exists to foster and equip our extended religious communities – parishes, schools and welfare services to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.
The Role
The Chief Operating Officer is the Diocesan Financial Administrator for the Diocese of Wagga Wagga as defined under Canon Law. The Chief Operating Officer undertakes the role for the enhancement and support of the Diocese in fulfilling its mission.
Reporting to the Bishop of the Diocese, the role of Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the sound financial and commercial management of the temporal goods of the Diocese. The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for providing inspirational leadership, strategic planning and advice for the Diocese in finance, commercial management, investments, property and stewardship. The role is ultimately responsible for promoting a positive organisational culture that fosters and supports the mission of the Catholic Church. The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and planning, effective management and advocacy for the Diocese, and for advising the Bishop and Diocesan leaders on high level matters of significance to the whole of the Diocese.
Key Requirements
The Chief Operating Officer will ideally possess the following qualifications, knowledge and experience:
- An understanding of and adherence to the Catholic faith and to the mission of the Catholic Church
- Experience providing strategic and financial commercial advice, developing financial plans to support strategic investments and initiatives as well as long-term financial sustainability, and an ability to proactively identify and deliver revenue growth initiatives and disciplined cost and productivity management
- High-level senior management experience within corporate services overseeing and delivering best-practice outcomes in strategic planning, financial management, general administration, human resources, communications, investments and property services
- An influential and inspiring leadership style, with a demonstrated ability to lead large, complex and diverse organisations and people, as well as engage effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance Accounting, Business, Law or other qualification relevant to this role
- A comprehensive understanding of corporate governance, compliance, risk and the legal and regulatory environment governing commercial and not-for-profit organisations
Enquiries and Application Process
For a confidential discussion about this position and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata Reach HR on 0402 210 *** or *******@reachhr.com.au
Applications should be sent directly to *******@reachhr.com.au 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 15 April 2024.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
The Diocese of Wagga Wagga is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
