An exciting opportunity is available for a part-time role

(0.5 FTE) ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – PROPERTY

to join the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) - Riverina Presbytery Partnership.

EMPLOYER PROFILE

Our Purpose:

Serving the Church to make a Jesus shaped difference in the world.

Our Mission:

To be a living church in mission together. To Grow healthy congregations, develop vital ministries, and engage with the community in transformative ways.

Our values:

Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Compassion

Uniting Church Australia Riverina Presbytery is a diverse and inclusive entity which seeks to grow Christ-centered communities through:

Providing services, oversight and resources to congregations within the Presbytery.;

Providing an interface between Congregations and NSW ACT Synod;

Connecting and empowering our community through the congregations;

Establishing and growing the presence of the church

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the Administration Officer position is to provide clerical and administrative support for the Region - Riverina relating to general Region, with a primary focus on Property.

Duties will include:

Property

Maintain record of properties under Region - Riverina stewardship;

Monitor lease and hire/user agreements and liaise with Real Estate Agents for the Region - Riverina property;

Support congregations seeking to utilise Sales Proceeds within policy including build, sell or drawdown;

Liaise with the line manager to facilitate repairs and maintenance works – i.e., obtain quotes, seek the services of trades people; ensure work is completed;

Willingness to travel when necessary

Liaise with Synod property to prepare properties for sale and assist with repairs.

Maintain Motor vehicle fleet including purchases, registration, insurance, and maintenance;

Financial understudy

Receive and process all accounts payable and prepare for confirmation of payment;

Input approved accounts payable into MS Business Central;

Input Accounts receivable invoices via MS Business Central and distribute to debtors;

Provide Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure, Creditor and Debtor reports as required;

Liaise with Synod Risk and Insurance to manage risk within the Region - Riverina;

General office operations

Respond sensitively and promptly to telephone calls, visitors, and written requests for information

Abiding by the policies and procedures of the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW and the ACT

Having a genuine willingness to embrace challenges as they arise and to work flexibly in support of the overall key objectives of the Uniting Church in Australia

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

Presbytery Chairperson or nominee ;

Presbytery Finance Officer or nominee;

Regional Minister - Riverina

EXTERNAL

NSW ACT Synod Services;

Service providers (utilities, trades people and contractors);

Congregation leaders.

What we are seeking:

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated competence using MS Office skills especially Excel and Word.

Strong organisation and time management skills.

Ability to work substantially independently within a team environment.

Competence with Accounting software generally

MS Business Central competence (or preparedness to undertake training to achieve this) will be essential.

Current Class C Driver’s licence

Tertiary education in property management (Desirable)

Experience in working in a team environment and operating independently will be well regarded. Ability to work in a job-sharing capacity could be beneficial.

Conditions:

Clerks Award Private Sector 2020 – Level 3.)

Part time 0.5 FTE (19 hours per week)

Operating from Wagga Wagga, NSW

To discuss this role further or request a position description, please contact Paul - [email protected] or [email protected]

Applications including CV no later than 19th June 2025 to [email protected]