Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jun 2024
- Melbourne > Hawthorn
The Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits) is an international religious order of priests and brothers within the Catholic Church committed to service in the world in a variety of ways.
Jesuit Social Ministries Australia (JSMA) was established in 2020. It is a work of the Society of Jesus in Australia (SoJA). JSMA has the responsibility to provide strategic oversight and governance support of the Social Ministries.
The Executive Officer and Provincial Assistant roles provide both administrative support and advice to SOJA and the Provincial as well as guiding, overseeing and encouraging positive relationships between each social ministry, the Province’s various committees and the Provincial.
We are seeking an experienced leader to work closely with the JSMA Chair and Committee. The main responsibilities are to assist the good governance of the individual social ministries and to continue to support the following:
The key tasks of the Executive Officer, acting for the JSMA Committee, guided by the Committee through its Chair will include the following:
Executive Officer Operations
Provincial Assistant Operations:
The incumbent also acts as the representative of the social ministries on the Province’s Ministries Commission and other committees as determined by the Provincial and collaborates with the various Delegates and Assistants of the Provincial. More generally, acts as the Australian Province’s representative for the international networking of the Society of Jesus, especially with Jesuit Conference of the Asia Pacific (JCAP) meetings.
Ideally the successful candidate will possess and have demonstrable knowledge of the following:
The Society of Jesus in Australia is committed to a fair and inclusive workplace. Remuneration for this position will be negotiated appropriately in accordance with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.
JSMA is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
For all enquiries regarding the EO position, call David White 0425 725 259 during business hours.
A position description is attached.