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Pastoral Associate
Location: Sunnybank, Brisbane QLD
Employment: Permanent Part-Time - 22 hours per week
Work Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
Help People Grow in Faith and Community
Are you passionate about supporting people, building community and making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and parishioners? Sunnybank Parish is seeking a compassionate and organised Pastoral Associate to help lead sacramental programs, support faith formation and assist in the pastoral life of the parish. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your organisational skills, creativity and people-focused approach to help others on their faith journey.
 
About the Archdiocese of Brisbane
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane makes a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders every week through its network of parishes, schools, ministries, and community services. The archdiocese is committed to fostering vibrant faith communities and supporting people at all stages of life. Through service, compassion, and stewardship, we seek to make a meaningful contribution to the wider community.

At Sunnybank Parish, you'll become part of a welcoming team committed to serving the local community through faith, compassion and practical support.
 
About the Role
Reporting to the Parish Priest, you'll play an important role in coordinating the parish's sacramental programs and supporting the pastoral life of the parish. You'll work closely with children, families, schools and parish volunteers to organise sacramental preparation, faith formation activities and liturgical celebrations.

This is a varied and people-focused role that combines pastoral ministry, event coordination, administration and community engagement while helping children, families and adults grow in their faith.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate parish sacramental programs from enrolment to celebration.
• Prepare and facilitate parent information sessions and faith formation workshops.
• Support Confirmation, First Communion, Reconciliation and RCIA programs.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, schools and volunteers.
• Assist with liturgies, sacramental celebrations and parish events.
• Prepare learning resources, certificates and liturgical materials.
• Maintain accurate sacramental records and parish documentation.
• Collaborate with parish staff, schools and Archdiocesan ministries.
• Support the Parish Priest in delivering pastoral initiatives.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive and faith-filled parish community.

 
About You
You're passionate about supporting others and creating meaningful connections within the community. You enjoy working with children, families and volunteers, are highly organised and can confidently balance multiple priorities while maintaining a welcoming and compassionate approach.
To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience in pastoral ministry, education, administration or community engagement.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning parish systems.
• The ability to coordinate programs, events and volunteers.
• A respectful understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Compassion, professionalism and discretion when supporting parishioners and families.
• A current Paid Blue Card and National Criminal History Check (or the willingness to obtain both)

 
Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

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, criminal history 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

Accessibility and Inclusivity
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment where all job candidates can fully engage in the recruitment process. We acknowledge and actively support the inclusion, respect, and equitable treatment of, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments or information in an alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support your participation. We respect your privacy and confidentiality. Information is shared with other staff only as reasonably necessary to arrange workplace accessibility adjustments.

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