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Communications Assistant at the Diocese of Parramatta.
The Communications Team at the Diocese of Parramatta is growing, and we are after an Communications Assistant to help us tell all the great stories from the Catholic Church and its agencies in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
The Communications Assistant position will suit someone who has recently finished a Communications or Media degree, has experience in a PR/communications agency or in-house and is looking for a role that will give them exposure across all the communications fields – marketing, internal and external communications, media, advertising, editorial, social media and digital media.
The Communications Assistant plays a pivotal role in the efficient running of the Communications Team. The role includes drafting and editing communications materials, helping with organising events, managing advertising for our magazine, reporting, uploading content onto digital and social platforms and overall assistance with implementing the communication strategies. This role is also responsible for administrative tasks of the communications function.
About You
You have a demonstrated understanding and preparedness to commit to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Parramatta. You have exceptional written and verbal skills as well as strong organisational skills with excellent attention-to-detail. You have great knowledge of social and digital, you are knowledgeable in office management software (Microsoft 365) and other design and web tools (Adobe, Wordpress and Canva), but above all have a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude.
About us
The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the most diverse and fastest growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes and 80 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community. We are passionate about Social Justice, Mission and Service.
Our people are what make the Diocese of Parramatta the thriving and inclusive workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we welcome a diversity of perspectives. You will work in a collaborative and supportive environment, building professional relationships with a diverse team of colleagues.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team at ***************@parracatholic.org.
Applicants are required to have full working rights in Australia.
Learn more about us @ Diocese of Parramatta (parracatholic.org).
What we Value
We pride ourselves on living the values of Collaborate, Respect, Strive and Celebrate. Check out our values video below!
If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you!
