Communication and Engagement Officer

10 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Archdiocese of Brisbane Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Location:
Archdiocese of Brisbane, 229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City, QLD
Employment Status:
Full-time, Permanent

About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane extends from the NSW border north to Hervey Bay and Childers, and west to Kingaroy. Within these boundaries, we support 97 parishes, 141 schools and the Centacare social services arm.

Archdiocesan Services provides specialist support across areas including technology, finance, property, HR, communications, and fundraising. The Communication and Engagement Office is home to the Catholic Foundation, Marketing, Communications, and The Catholic Leader teams. Together, we strengthen relationships with our communities, promote the mission of the Church, and secure philanthropic resources to support vital works.

About The Role
We are seeking a
Communication and Engagement Officer - Fundraising
to join our team. This role supports the Catholic Foundation through project coordination, administration, and donor engagement activities. You will work closely with the Director, Donor Relations and Donor Services teams to ensure smooth delivery of fundraising campaigns, parish engagement, and donor programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative support for Catholic Foundation grants, including committee correspondence, meeting coordination, agendas, and minutes.
  • Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with data management protocols.
  • Support parish communications by preparing updates, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely touchpoints.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of annual fundraising campaigns and appeals, including managing timelines, liaising with vendors, and tracking expenses.
  • Coordinate logistics for parish resource deliveries and donor programs.
  • Prepare and send welcome packs to new donors, ensuring prompt and professional acknowledgment.

About You
You are a proactive and organised professional who enjoys supporting projects that make a real difference. You have excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Skills And Experience

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an administrative or project coordination role.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with proven ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database systems.
  • Experience coordinating projects or events, with the ability to deliver on time.
  • A collaborative team player with an understanding of, or affinity for, the mission of the Catholic Church.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a values-driven organisation making a positive impact across Queensland communities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive benefits including access to salary packaging arrangements.

Send your interest via submitting a Resume to
Brent Hunter - HR Recruitment

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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