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

Mamre Creche Volunteers

About The Role

Mamre Crèche is a program that supports Sudanese Refugee families attending English, Computer and Citizenship Classes at Mamre House, located at 181 Mamre Road, Orchard Hills. The Service provides a Quality Early Childhood Program for children aged 0 to 5 years. It operates Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00am until 2:00pm and Thursday from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The Service is closed during school holidays.

We are seeking motivated, caring people who enjoy interacting with young children and are able to volunteer some of their time supporting the staff at the Crèche.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the Centre’s day-to-day routines and activities, including assisting in setting up, packing away, cleaning etc.
• All volunteers are expected to demonstrate empathy towards the children and be a positive role model by using appropriate language and behaviour.
• Respect the privacy of the children and the families at the Centre. All information heard within the Centre should be treated as confidential and not discussed outside the Centre.
• Work within the Volunteer’s Information Procedure Handout, the Centre’s Philosophy, Code of Conduct and Procedures.
• Discuss any concerns or other issues with the Crèche Coordinator.

Selection Criteria (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)

• Experience in the Early Childhood Field.
• Understanding of the Quality Improvement Plan and National Early Years Learning Framework and committed to the implementation of these processes.
• Certificate III in Children’s Services.
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training.
• Valid Working with Children Check Number.
• Work within tight time frames.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of initiative and dedication.
• Commitment to high quality programming for children.
• Being patient and child friendly.

The Organisation

CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains (CatholicCare) aims to serve the community of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta by overseeing the provision of high-quality social services operating according to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. As an organisation, CatholicCare respects the dignity, worth, diversity, cultures and beliefs of all people including the Australian Indigenous Community.

CatholicCare is a smoke free environment.

Location: Mamre House, Orchard Hills

Anyone interested in these positions will require a Working with Children’s Check.

Successful applicants are subject to a National Criminal Record Check.

Any expressions of interest can be forwarded to the Crèche Coordinator, Iolanda Martino, on (02) 8843 2506 or email Iolanda.martino@ccss.org.au

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We’re hiring! Fundraising Executive

Parramatta Catholic Foundation

• Help vulnerable people in crisis turn their lives around, recover and thrive
• Build your fundraising career and focus on major donors and gifts in wills
• Based in Parramatta, paid parking and attractive salary

The Organisation

Western Sydney is Australia’s most culturally diverse region. Growth over the last 30 years has been driven by refugees and economic migrants from across Asia, India, Africa and South America. The region is marked by extreme disadvantage but with the growth of economic hubs there is also an emerging wealth.

It is within this dynamic that the Parramatta Catholic Foundation was established. The funds they raise are used to help, heal and serve the vulnerable, marginalised, homeless and those in need. The agencies and ministries they support provide pastoral care and chaplaincy, family and parenting support and education services, refugee and migrant support, disability services, gambling and financial counselling, drop in and neighbour centres, and care for the homeless.

The Role 

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and supporting the priorities of the Foundation, you will:

• Improve the loyalty, retention and giving levels of supporters
• Develop and implement new fundraising initiatives
• Build a strong holistic single giving strategy and operational plan
• Be responsible for the strategic management and operational execution of the major gifts and gifts in wills program, with the opportunity to develop corporate and community partnerships.

Skills Required

You have a successful track record in ‘making the ask’ in a fundraising environment and understand how major gifts, gifts in wills and corporate partnerships can be built. You have solid experience in multi-channel fundraising or marketing campaigns and the desire to move into a role with a focus on major donors.

The key to your success in this role will be:

• Proven experience nurturing donor relationships
• Emotional intelligence with a communication style that engages a wide range of people
• Demonstrated experience in navigating large scale and highly complex environments

To help vulnerable people in crisis turn their lives around, please apply by sending your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume in MS Word format. Alternatively, please call Lisa Morell 02 8243 0570. Please visit the following link to apply: https://ngorecruitment.com/permanent-job/?job_id=92883&index=4

Please be advised you can upload two attachments, including your resume and covering letter when submitting your application.

CatholicCare is hiring! Disability Support Workers (Casual)

About the role

CatholicCare requires a number of Disability Support Workers to work across it’s NDIS disability services. Work is available across 7 days of the week.

The Disability Support Worker will be responsible for supporting participants with their day to day living, ensuring participantshave opportunities to develop valued lifestyles.

Support workers will need to ensure they develop a professional and quality relationshipwith the participant, which is supportive, encouraging and life enhancing.

The Support Workerwill provide opportunities for participation, self-advocacy and choice within the participant’s home and when accessing their community.

The Disability Support Worker will support the participant with all aspects of everyday living such as personal care, domestic assistance, preparing and cooking meals and accessing the community. Work currently available. 

Selection Criteria

• Certificate III in Disability Services (similar), or demonstrated experience including caring for family member(s) with disabilities.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience of National Standards for Disability Services.
• Reliability, flexibility and commitment to high work standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of society and actively participate in building an inclusive environment for all.
• Demonstrate a good level of organisation, planning and time management skills.
• A genuine interest in the wellbeing and inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and responsibility while understanding and respecting clients, their families and other stakeholders.
• A current Driver’s license including access to a reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
• A valid Apply First Aid certificate.
• Ability to work within CatholicCare Ethos and Values.

The Organisation

CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains (CatholicCare) aims to serve the community of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta by overseeing the provision of high-quality social services. As an organisation, CatholicCare respects the dignity, worth, diversity, cultures and beliefs of all people including the Australian Indigenous Community.

CatholicCare is a smoke free environment.

The role will be based at Mamre House, Orchard Hills and in the community.

For expression of interest and further information, please contact please contact Kathryn Gallagher on (02) 8843 2500 or Kathryn.gallagher@ccss.org.au

Anyone interested in these positions will require a Working with Children’s Check.

Successful applicants are subject to a National Criminal Record Check.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Parish Secretary (Part-Time)

St Madeleine Sophie Barat Parish, Kenthurst, is looking for a Parish Secretary to work on a permanent part-time basis, work hours to depend on the candidate’s skills from a minimum of 16 hours to a maximum 30 hours per week (over two or four Days).

The Parish Secretary reports to the Parish Priest and will be required to work within a small parish team. The initial appointment will be a maximum term appointment for the period of one year, with a 6-month probationary period. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the experience level of the successful applicant and covered under the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Respect and support the teachings of the church and the ethos of the Parish and Diocese.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support for the Parish Priest.
• Manage and maintain parish accounts, raising of invoices and provide financial reports.
• Basic bookkeeping including account reconciliations, PAYG, BAS and superannuation.
• Maintaining Baptismal and other parish registers.
• Answering parish enquiries and providing sound customer service.
• Supervising the management of the parish website.
• Ordering stationery, sacramental supplies, special ceremony supplies and other parish items as required

About You:

You will bring

• Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Cultural sensitivity & the ability to liaise with a broad range of people.
• Previous experience in an administrative based role.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently.
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team.
• An active involvement in the life of the church/visible to the parish community and be a part of the parish activities.

Join our team

Applications will include:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Applications must also include names and contact details for at least two referees, one of whom should be your parish priest if you are not a parishioner of St Madeleine’s.

Please send applications to Fr Vincent Savarimuthu – stmads@yahoo.com.au. Applications close 27 March 2020.

THE ORGANISATION

In August 2019, Bishop Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta, announced the establishment of a new Diocesan agency, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL). This agency was given a mandate to expand the pastoral outreach of our parish and school communities, including Catholic early childhood services.

The new agency is a not-for-profit company that is limited by guarantee and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission. Any surplus funds are devoted to its charitable purposes by reinvesting in the company (e.g. into early years education and care or new enterprise initiatives) and towards the broader works of the Diocese of Parramatta.

CDPSL is one of several agencies in the Diocese and is expected to demonstrate an exceptional level of collaboration with these agencies and promote cooperation across all Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of CDPSL, the Senior HR Business Partner provides informed advice, develops policy and implements processes & systems to support Management to acquire and develop a team and a workforce culture capable of effectively delivering on the strategy and programs of Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL). With an initial focus on the Early Years Education & Care enterprise, this position is a generalist role. 

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is accountable for:

• Preparing a range of strategic HR documents including reports, business cases, reviews and recommendation papers
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of current employee relations and industrial relations regulations and relevant legislation, specifically the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards and relevant industrial instruments
• Developing HR policy and providing guidance on interpretation in collaboration with the Executive Management Team including CEO, CFO and Enterprise Heads
• Creating, deploying and monitoring end to end people management processes
• Providing a high standard of end to end recruitment processes of sourcing, advertisement, selection support, contract preparation, offer of employment and initial onboarding
• Providing appropriate and effective advice and coaching to employees and managers
• Resolving complex performance management and employee relations matters
• Identifying the training needs for the organisation and evaluating effectiveness and impact of training and learning programs
• Working closely with leaders and team members to improve culture, build employee engagement, increase productivity and retention

ABOUT YOU

To be the successful candidate you need to demonstrate:

• Tertiary Human Resources Management qualification with minimum 5 years industry experience
• Experience providing high quality advice and guidance to managers on complex and sensitive people management matters
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• An in-depth understanding of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment related legislation
• Proven experience providing policy advice to staff and managers on workplace legislation
• Ability to engage and influence people working as a part of a collaborative team

The successful applicant is expected to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check. 

Your expressions of interest can be forwarded to Ms.Sonja Baker at cdpsl@performhr.com.au by 5pm Friday 3 April 2020.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.