Manager, Parish Property Services

About us

Here at the Sydney Anglican Offices, we are committed to supporting the building of God’s Kingdom through the provision of a range of valued services to organisations and churches in the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney.

The Manager, Parish Property Services position sits within Sydney Anglican Property (SAP), which was formed on 1 January 2024 to provide a unified and coordinated approach to all diocesan property matters. This includes day-to-day parish building and property issues, strategic planning and strategy, construction of new church developments, urban renewal redevelopment, the management of heritage items and more.

SAP brings together the staff and functions previously spread across the Anglican Church Growth Corporation, the Anglican Church Property Trust, New Churches for New Communities and St Andrew's House Corporation. As a result, SAP is now a one-stop shop for property-related matters for over 1,100 properties valued at over $5 billion across the whole Diocese, ensuring parishes are provided with better, more coordinated services, while retaining an emphasis on innovative projects that support the work of the gospel in Greater Sydney.

About the role

The Parish Property Services Team within SAP is seeking a skilled and experienced Manager to lead our parish administrative and strategic property support services. In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• leading and managing project-based teams to provide asset management and oversee the  approval and construction of new ministry infrastructure on Parish Property
• working closely  with our parishes, senior clergy, senior management team of SAP and the SAP Board to provide technical expertise
• supporting the ongoing development and implementation of SAP’s strategic business plan

For more information, please visit this link for the Position Description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• Centrally located (and recently updated) offices
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Access to volunteer days

About You

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of management or technical experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate, government, business, faith sectors, or administration/ property/ insurance within an office setting. Additionally, they should have a good understanding of the property industry, including current laws and compliance regulations.

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled in effectively managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Skilled in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Proficient in the suite of microsoft business products
• Shows initiative and a proactive approach

Consistent with the ethos and values of the Sydney Anglican Offices, applicants for the position must have a demonstrated Christian commitment and are an active member of a church. Knowledge of the Diocese is an advantage.

For other questions please contact Amy Bokalawela, HR Coordinator on 0414 769 ***.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to *******@sydney.anglican.asn.au

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