Parish Secretary

The role of the Parish Secretary is to undertake the administrative and secretarial responsibilities which enable the Parish Office to run effectively, efficiently, and professionally.  The role is a collaborative partnership that supports the Parish Priest and works together with volunteers, parishioners and external agencies to progress the mission of the Catholic Church in Mount Eliza.

·         Responding to phone calls, emails and written correspondence in a timely manner

·         Digital and hard copy document management including sacramental and financial records, minutes of meetings, periodic archiving and secure disposal of files

·         Supporting the Parish Priest with diary management and admin

·         Ordering supplies for the Parish and liaising with tradespeople for maintenance

·         Preparation of Weekly Parish Newsletter and updating the Parish website

·         Liasing with volunteers and external agencies

·         A confident working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Powerpoint

·         Basic IT troubleshooting

·         Support for the mission, identity and core values of St Thomas More Catholic Parish

·         Familiarity with Catholic Church disciplines as well as the church’s liturgical calendar and Sacramental life

·         Proactive ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with clergy, other staff and stakeholders

·         A high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality

·         Valid Working with Children Check

·         Police Check

·         Annual acknowledgement of the expectations and responsibilities outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct.

·         Successful completion of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Safeguarding Essentials online training module annually.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $25 - $35 per hour