Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
Posted
16-Sep-2025
Location
Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3964169
Executive Assistant to the Director, Sydney Centre for Evangelisation
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of more than 125 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies. As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.
As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.
About the Opportunity:
As Executive Assistant (EA), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the mission of the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation (SCE). Reporting to the Director, you will provide high-level executive and secretariat support, ensuring the effective delivery of the Director’s responsibilities across strategic, administrative, and pastoral priorities.
You will manage the Executive Support Officer, oversee office operations, and coordinate key communications and engagements with clergy, parishes, agencies, and ministries of the Church. As a trusted advisor and first point of contact for the Director, you will ensure priorities are managed efficiently, compliance obligations are met, and collaboration is fostered across the Centre and wider Archdiocese.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Church’s mission of evangelisation, requiring professionalism, discretion, and the ability to balance operational detail with strategic vision.
About You:
As the ideal candidate, you will satisfy the following key requirements:
What’s on Offer?
How to apply:
Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume and cover letter. If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please direct them to Rhonda Newman - rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au.
There is no closing date for this role, please apply as soon as possible as all applications will be reviewed as they are received – shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a supportive for-purpose employer
- Hybrid work environment located in Leichhardt (2040)
- An opportunity to work in a team where your growth and wellbeing is paramount
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of more than 125 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies. As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.
As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.
About the Opportunity:
As Executive Assistant (EA), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the mission of the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation (SCE). Reporting to the Director, you will provide high-level executive and secretariat support, ensuring the effective delivery of the Director’s responsibilities across strategic, administrative, and pastoral priorities.
You will manage the Executive Support Officer, oversee office operations, and coordinate key communications and engagements with clergy, parishes, agencies, and ministries of the Church. As a trusted advisor and first point of contact for the Director, you will ensure priorities are managed efficiently, compliance obligations are met, and collaboration is fostered across the Centre and wider Archdiocese.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Church’s mission of evangelisation, requiring professionalism, discretion, and the ability to balance operational detail with strategic vision.
About You:
As the ideal candidate, you will satisfy the following key requirements:
- A comprehensive understanding of the administrative needs of a Diocesan executive;
- Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church;
- An understanding of the Catholic Church, its mission and the sensitivities and nuances of dealing with various stakeholders;
- An ability to obtain and analyse data, weigh alternative and sometimes competing considerations, and clearly communicate well-formed advice.
- High-level skills in contemporary computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite and social media technologies;
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to reprioritise and reorganise competing priorities;
- Highly flexible approach to duties and preparedness to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the SCE and effectively support the Director;
- Capacity to deal sensitively and intelligently with difficult issues;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- A professional manner and presentation;
- A strong commitment to ongoing learning and the development of self, others and the Catholic faith;
- Excellent attention to detail and a well-ordered approach to work;
- Excellent word processing, telephone and diary management skills; and
- Trusted leadership skills, including the ability to lead by example with empathy, delegate effectively, encourage and support team members, and inspire confidence through integrity, consistency, professionalism, and a values-driven approach.
What’s on Offer?
- An opportunity to work for a large, for-purpose organisation
- Ability to work from home up to two days per week
- Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
- Free access to a custom-built, on-site gym
- Subsidised meals and coffee.
How to apply:
Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume and cover letter. If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please direct them to Rhonda Newman - rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au.
There is no closing date for this role, please apply as soon as possible as all applications will be reviewed as they are received – shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
