Parish Secretary

Dutton Park Parish & St Mary’s Catholic Parish invite applications for the part-time position of Parish Secretary (ideally Monday to Friday, but open to flexibility).

The successful applicant will have:

• Compassion and empathy,
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills,
• Demonstrated ability in providing reception services and administrative support,
• Experience in all aspects of office administration covering a broad range of duties and functions including an intermediate level of knowledge across Microsoft Office software,
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and with others,
• Ability to support the parish sacramental programs,
• Readiness to assist in the preparation of Baptisms, weddings & funerals,
• A willingness to work within the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Church.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Reception,
• Administration with various tasks,
• Bulletin/Newsletter,
• Prayers of intercession and associated folders for the Church,
• Coordination of Funerals, Baptisms, etc,
• Parish Hall bookings,
• Management of Trades people,
• Maintenance of parish register,
• General Office duties.

To apply for this position, please apply online attaching your current resume and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the position.

Applications should include the name of two (2) referees.

For any enquiries or a copy of the position description, please email Ian Naylor (HR Business Partner) via ian.naylor@bne.centacare.net.au

Remuneration will be paid in line with the Clerks Private Sector Modern Award 2010 (above Award Archdiocesan rates apply).

The successful candidate will also need to submit to a national criminal history/police check and obtain / maintain a current Working with Children Blue Card.

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 (0 - 18 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.