Finance Officer

19 hours ago

Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

FINANCE OFFICER

Our Lady of Pentecost

Permanent Part Time | 3 days per week

Parking available | Warm, community-focused role

Our Lady of Pentecost (Balwyn/Camberwell/Deepdene, Surrey Hills & Wattle Park) – is seeking a compassionate, organised, and capable Finance Officer to be the welcoming face of our parish. This role plays an integral part of our Parish.

The purpose of this role is to actively steward the Parish and take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration of the Parish. To assist the Parish Priest in conjunction with the Parish Finance and Investment Committee in working to ensure sound financial management, administration and accountability of the parish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing parish finances: budgets, reporting, bookkeeping, payroll support, and compliance.
  • Overseeing stewardship contributions, payments, receivables, and financial records.
  • Providing leadership and support to the parish office team, including mentoring and guiding staff and volunteers.
  • Supporting parish operations such as communications, rosters, liturgical preparation, and community liaison.
  • Assisting with pastoral needs including funeral coordination and sacristan training.
  • This role offers the opportunity to combine strong financial and administrative expertise with meaningful service to the parish community.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Warm, values-driven personality with a genuine commitment to the Church's mission
  • Experience in managing Accounting and Accounting software packages
  • An understanding of the function of Payroll and the relationship to Industrial legislation such as (Awards, National Employment Standard, Superannuation Guarantee etc.)
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and willingness to ask for help when needed
  • Integrity, confidentiality, life experience, and a good sense of humour
  • Familiarity with Parish database program PACEM – although not essential

REQUIRED

Valid Working with Children Check

Current Police Check

Valid Driver Licence

Right to Work

PERKS AND SAFETY

Onsite parking provided

Secure and supportive working environment

The opportunity to be part of a close-knit team with same values and beliefs.

HOW TO APPLY

To express your interest, please email your cover letter (telling us a bit about yourself and why you're drawn to this role) and your resume including contact details for two employment referees.

Attention: Sandra Hill – HR Business Partner for Parishes

Please refer to the position description for further details.

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