Diocese of Parramatta

Welcome to the Diocese of Parramatta

If you feel you have the skills and commitment to serve the Catholic Church in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we would love to hear from you.

We look for people who bring:

• An understanding and commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

About us

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing diocese in Australia.  The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 83 Catholic schools, and more than 45,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.

Please send your resume and covering letter when applying to parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org

Part time Liturgy Administrative Support Assistant 3-4 days per week

Office of Worship, Diocesan Ministry Centre, Blacktown

The purpose of the role of the Part Time Liturgy Administrative Support Assistant is to provide administrative and office support to the Liturgy Educator.  

 Responsibilities

• Maintain links with those responsible for the exercise of lay liturgical ministries in parishes
• To offer support to parishes from the Office for Worship
• To work closely with the Liturgy Educator in devising suitable strategies in responding to the needs expressed by those working in lay liturgical ministries in parishes
• To prepare and distribute resources from the Office for Worship
• Attending meetings of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission as part of the staff of the Office for Worship
• Work collaboratively with the Liturgy Educator in the liturgical apostolate of the Office for Worship
• Provide general office and administrative support to Office of Worship; e.g. typing, filing, minute taking, etc.
• Maintain database for Sacraments of Initiation and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
• Facilitate contact with Sacramental Coordinators working in parishes administer or initiate various parish programs or support networks
• Establish and maintain contact with those lay persons who have responsibility for organising lay liturgical ministries in parishes
• Format, print and distribute newsletters, bulletins, DLC guidelines and policies etc.
• Maintain and update filing and records both electronic and paper based for department
• Other duties as required by the Office of Worship
• Establish and maintain cooperative, harmonious and effective working relationships with:
  • the parish priest/s
  • Sacramental Coordinators
  • Lay Persons in lay liturgical ministries in parishes
  • Parish groups, parishioners and volunteers generally.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Liturgy and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church
• Sound knowledge of and personal commitment to the Catholic Church and its teachings
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• A clear communicator with a professional manner
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility and ability to attend out of office hours events
• Own car and current NSW driver’s license.

Desirable criteria

• Qualifications in Theology and/or Liturgy

To apply please send your application including current resume and cover letter to the HR Manager at parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org. Applications close by Tuesday 28 May 2019.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia, and who are prepared to undergo appropriate background checks, should apply for this position.

Part time Parish Coordinator of Ministries (PCM) – 14hrs per Week – Temporary 12 month Appointment

Parish of Richmond

TheParish Coordinator of Ministries (PCM) will be accountable to the Parish Priest and play an important pastoral ministry role in the parish, with the responsibility of actively supporting the parish clergy and the all parishioners involved in ministry.  The development of clear and regular communication between the parish and its ministries is essential.  In this role, the PCM will be a member of the Parish Pastoral Council.  

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Coordination of Parish Ministries:

• The PCM will ensure leaders of each ministry team actively lead their teams and that each ministry team feels supported through regular meetings, the provision of necessary resources to perform their ministry and clear communication

2. Pastoral Ministry:

• The PCM will work closely with coordinator of the pastoral care team to ensure ministry provided in the local hospitals, nursing homes and to residents and parishioners in their own homes is appropriate.
• The PCM will ensure parish volunteers meet all statutory requirements, are given ongoing professional and spiritual development
• The PCM will ensure that appropriate theological and liturgical formation is provided for ministry members and have an ongoing presence in ministry.

3. Assisting the coordinators of the Adult Formation and Sacramental programs
4. The PCM will be present regularly at the three Mass Centres within the Parish, working with and supporting the volunteers at each centre as well as assisting parishioners with their general pastoral needs.
5. Assisting with parish office administration as required
6. Other suitable duties as directed by the Parish Priest

Essential pre-requisites:

• An understanding and commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling
• The capacity to challenge and lead a parish community that gives witness to the Catholic faith, it’s values and its teaching and is in alignment with the vision and mission of the Parish.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Proven ability to facilitate and support faith formation programs;
• A practical and theological knowledge of Catholic rituals and practices;
• Commitment to team and building relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated work experience in undertaking a range of risk and compliance activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage professional boundaries appropriately;
• High-level time management skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities;
• Demonstrated high level computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Publisher;
• A current Driver’s Licence;
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance

Highly desirable pre-requisites:

• A degree/diploma in theology and/or liturgy

Applicants must include a cover letter, a statement addressing the Pre-requisitesand Key Areas of Responsibilityand provide a current resume.

To apply please send your application to the HR Manager at parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org.  Applications close by Friday 7 June 2019.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia, and who are prepared to undergo appropriate background checks, should apply for this position.