Parish Secretary

About the role

Our Lady of the Rosary, Kellyville is a close-knit, welcoming Parish that looks outwards to the wider community. We are dedicated to sharing God's love and building on the foundations of our pioneers. We take great pride in our beautiful church and our two excellent local Catholic schools. As a Parish Secretary, you will be the first point of contact for our community, embodying our culture of professionalism and genuine service.

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Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as the first point of contact for all inquiries, managing a busy flow of calls and face-to-face interactions.
- Maintain an extensive parish database and manage diaries and appointments for the Parish Priest and Assistant Priest.
- Prepare and distribute the weekly bulletin.
- Coordinate volunteers and administer Working with Children Checks.
- Schedule and manage bookings for weddings, funerals, and baptisms, including the necessary administrative and legal paperwork.
- Receive payments, order supplies, and organise maintenance for the Parish.

About you

Skills and Experience:

- At least 3 years of experience in an office environment, ideally in a highly customer-focused support role such as administration or reception.
- Proven high-end time management and coordination skills.
- Advanced computer and technology capabilities with the ability to quickly learn a variety of platforms.
- Essential qualities include diplomacy, confidentiality, and warmth.
- A strong understanding of and commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

Other requirements:

- A current, verified Working with Children Check or willing to obtain one.
- A valid Driver's Licence is essential.

Classification:
This position is classified at Level 4 under the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020, plus superannuation.

If you are a proactive and compassionate individual with a genuine 'can-do' approach and a passion for supporting our parish community, we encourage you to apply.

If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above Essential Requirements then we would love to hear from you

About us

At the Diocese of Parramatta, our mission is to serve the diverse and multicultural Catholic communities of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains by spreading the Gospel teachings of love, compassion, and faith. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose.

We pride ourselves on living the values of Collaborate, Respect, Strive and Celebrate. We invite you to watch this video to get a deeper understanding of our core principles and beliefs that guide us in our daily work.
- A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position, why you're a good fit, and how you meet the _Essential Requirements_.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- 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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