Cathedral Parish Coordinator

About us

St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta holds a unique and profound place in the history of Catholicism in Australia, often referred to as ‘The Cradle of Catholicism.’ It is a vibrant and welcoming spiritual home, serving as the Mother Church of the Diocese of Parramatta and a significant beacon of faith for the broader community.

About the role

Are you an exceptionally organised and proactive individual with a passion for supporting the vibrant life of a Cathedral Parish steeped in history? St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish is seeking a dedicated Cathedral Parish Coordinator to manage its diverse operational, administrative, and pastoral support functions.

This pivotal role serves as the key interface between the Parish and the Diocesan Chancery, ensuring seamless coordination across various departments including Finance, HR, IT, Property & Facilities, Communications, and Risk & Compliance. You will be instrumental in upholding high standards of administration, supporting parish leadership, and ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of Cathedral life.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Chancery Interface: Act as the primary liaison with Diocesan Chancery departments, ensuring compliance, leveraging expertise, and facilitating timely information exchange on matters such as IT systems, HR, WHS, communications, and financial reporting. This includes managing security incidents and ensuring appropriate clearances for staff.
- Pastoral & Office Administration: Oversee daily office operations, manage correspondence and records (including confidential data), maintain supplies, supervise cleaning services, and coordinate Parish Pastoral Council meetings.
- Staffing & Employment Support: Track staff leave and personnel matters, manage onboarding for Cathedral staff, and provide training on systems and processes.
- Volunteer Management: Assist with volunteer recruitment, induction, training, and database management, ensuring compliance and coordinating volunteers for major events.
- Financial Administration: Coordinate Parish Finance Council meetings, oversee purchasing approvals, obtain quotes, manage supplier accounts, process donations, and support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the Dean.
- Event Management: Coordinate and provide operational support for diverse Diocesan and Cathedral events, including liturgical celebrations, managing resources, budgets, and ensuring comprehensive risk assessments.

About you

You are a highly organised and adaptable professional with strong administrative capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills. You possess a keen eye for detail, a commitment to best practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Your collaborative spirit will be key in building strong relationships with staff, volunteers, and Diocesan teams, all within a faith-filled environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to play a central role in the operational heartbeat of The Cradle of Catholicism in Australia. You will contribute directly to the rich spiritual life and daily functioning of our Mother Church, supporting its mission and its cherished community. You will work within a supportive environment, engaging with a diverse range of people and contributing to truly meaningful work that resonates with deep historical and spiritual significance.

Hours: Full time, Permanent

Location: St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Parramatta
- The Diocese of Parramatta is a child safe organisation and is committed to providing child safe communities that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults._
- The Diocese of Parramatta is respectful and accepting of individual differences and is committed to embracing diversity and treating all people with dignity. We welcome applicants from all cultures, religions and backgrounds._
- In all that we do in the course of our work, the Diocese of Parramatta acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Parramatta sits, the land of the Darug and Gundungurra people._

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