• Experience in leading sustainable organisational change
• Demonstrated understanding of the work of a religious congregation
• Permanent Part Time (min 25 hours per week); St Kilda (Melbourne, Vic) based

Outstanding opportunity to utilise your proven executive management, strategic planning and Board reporting skills, in a faith-based organisation.

The Presentation story in Australia originated with several groups of Irish Presentation Sisters travelling to Australia, beginning in 1866. The Sisters came to Australia to ensure Catholic education continued at a time when it was at risk. 

Today, there are six independent Australian congregations of Presentation Sisters (presentationsociety.org.au). Together, they are the Presentation Society of Australia, whose mission is to speak and act for justice and respond with compassion in our world.

Their mission is to steward their legacy and resources, both spiritual and material to:

• Make provision for the life of the sisters
• To respond to those in need, especially women and children 
• To respond to the cry of the earth

As Presentation people, they are present and attentive to what is happening around them, seeking to respond with compassion, care and justice to the needs of people and our planet.

They are engaged in works of advocacy, education, accompaniment, mentoring, encouragement, prayer and practical support. They act individually, together and in partnership with others.

EMERY H.R. are partnering with Presentation Association Incorporated (PIA) representing Presentation Sisters Victoria, to recruit a creative person with a unique blend of skills, to assume this pivotal General Manager role, critical to oversight of the Vision & Mission of the organisation.

Having reached a significant juncture in their lives, the Sisters will be working collaboratively and cooperatively with the Board and the newly appointed General Manager to understand, and plan for the implementation of their spiritual and material legacy. It is envisaged this will occur over the next 20 – 30 years, by which time the congregation’s expression of God’s mission will be fulfilled and completed.

Reporting to the Chairperson of the Presentation Association Board, the General Manager is authorised and accountable for the overall efficient, effective and appropriate management and operational performance of Presentation Association Incorporated, ensuring its work, services and projects are focused on the mission.

Specific areas of responsibility include;

• Operational Planning & Management
• Finance Reporting
• Risk management
• Property
• Human Resources
• Safeguarding
• Administration
• Governance
• I.T.
• Service delivery
• Board support

Although it is envisaged the role will require 25 hrs per week, there may be peak times when the hours may increase up to 38 hrs per week, to meet operational requirements. An attractive hourly rate will be negotiated plus additional benefits are on offer.

A detailed ‘Candidate Prospectus’ and Position Description are available on request to [email protected], using the subject line: General Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Highly confidential enquires may be directed to our Director, Margo Emery on 0409 385 667 or via email to [email protected].