The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide positively impacts the lives of its members through the development and delivery of human services related programs and offerings. With head office in the Adelaide CBD and multiple sites throughout South Australia, a rewarding and critical senior executive opportunity for a Diocesan Financial Administrator (DFA) is now available.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide employs over 10,500 people working across the industries of education, health, social services and parishes, with many volunteers who assist and support our parishes.

The Catholic Church Endowment Society (CCES), established in 1874, is the central civil entity that supports the operations and pastoral mission of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, playing a crucial role in the management and support of various facets of the Church's operations. The pastoral mission of the church is central to the CCES's work and involves spreading the message of faith, hope and love, offering spiritual guidance, and engaging in acts of mercy and charity. It encompasses the duty of the Church to care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of its members and the broader community.

CCES plays a vital role in enabling the Church's mission by providing governance, administration and specialist services that support worship and sacraments, pastoral care, education, social services and community engagement.

About our Client

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide positively impacts the lives of its members through the development and delivery of human services related programs and offerings. With head office in the Adelaide CBD and multiple sites throughout South Australia, a rewarding and critical senior executive prospect for a Diocesan Financial Administrator (DFA)



is now available.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide employs over 10,500 people working across the industries of education, health, social services and parishes, with many volunteers who assist and support our parishes.

The Catholic Church Endowment Society (CCES), established in 1874, is the central civil entity that supports the operations and pastoral mission of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, playing a crucial role in the management and support of various facets of the Church's operations. The pastoral mission of the church is central to the CCES's work and involves spreading the message of faith, hope and love, offering spiritual guidance, and engaging in acts of mercy and charity. It encompasses the duty of the Church to care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of its members and the broader community.

CCES plays a vital role in enabling the Church's mission by providing governance, administration and specialist services that support worship and sacraments, pastoral care, education, social services and community engagement.

To learn more, please visit www.adelaide.catholic.org.au

About the Role

The Archdiocese of Adelaide provides a range of services through its 57 parishes, 72 schools, welfare agencies, diocesan offices and Catholic Development Fund (CDF).

The position of Diocesan Financial Administrator (DFA)



is defined under Canon Law. The Archdiocese of Adelaide is seeking an exceptional, commercially astute and highly experienced executive who will support the organisation in fulfilling its Vision and Mission.

Reporting directly to the Archbishop of Adelaide, this is a significant executive appointment requiring a close and trusted working relationship with the Archbishop. With the Chief Financial Officer reporting to the DFA, the role provides strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of financial, property and corporate functions, requiring sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence key organisational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Leadership of strategic financial management, insurance, risk management, Catholic Safety and Injury Management, Catholic Development Fund (CDF), Payroll and Property and Assets across the Church's South Australian agencies and entities.
- Overall leadership of the Archdiocesan Financial Services Office (including the CDF), ensuring a high level of competency and professionalism in the strategic, financial and administrative services provided to parishes and agencies across the Archdiocese.
- Providing strategic and commercially informed advice on property and asset matters, financial planning and governance to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.

This very senior role is responsible for the overall financial management of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide in accordance with the direction of the Diocesan Finance Council. The DFA also holds a number of civil offices and positions on behalf of Archdiocese of Adelaide entities.

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📌 Diocesan Financial Administrator (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia