Parish Secretary

The role of the Parish Secretary is to undertake the administrative and secretarial responsibilities which enable the Parish Office to run effectively, efficiently, and professionally.

The role is a collaborative partnership that supports the Parish Priest and works together with volunteers, parishioners and external agencies to progress the mission of the Catholic Church in Mount Eliza.

• Digital and hard copy document management including sacramental and financial records, minutes of meetings, periodic archiving and secure disposal of files
• Supporting the Parish Priest with diary management and admin
• Ordering supplies for the Parish and liaising with tradespeople for maintenance
• Preparation of Weekly Parish Newsletter and updating the Parish website
• Liasing with volunteers and external agencies

• A confident working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Powerpoint
• Basic IT troubleshooting

• Support for the mission, identity and core values of St Thomas More Catholic Parish
• Familiarity with Catholic Church disciplines as well as the church's liturgical calendar and Sacramental life
• Proactive ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with clergy, other staff and stakeholders
• A high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality

• Valid Working with Children Check
• Police Check
• Annual acknowledgement of the expectations and responsibilities outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct.
• Successful completion of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's Safeguarding Essentials online training module annually.

• Extended annual leave

• Day shift
• Shift work

• Mount Eliza, VIC 3930: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• Australia (preferred)