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Parish Secretary – Goodna Parish
Permanent Part-Time | 24 Hours Per Week (Tuesday to Friday)
Classification: Clerks Award 

Do you have a heart for service, exceptional administrative skills, and a desire to support the mission of the Catholic Church? Goodna Parish is seeking a proactive and organised Parish Secretary to join our small team on a permanent part-time basis.

About Us

The Archdiocese of Brisbane supports over 90 parishes, Centacare services, and community agencies, delivering essential services to Queenslanders each day. The People and Culture team provides a shared HR service to all Archdiocesan entities (excluding Catholic Education), offering support across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR systems.

About the Role

This vital role supports the day-to-day operations of the parish office, working closely with the Parish Priest and volunteers. As the first point of contact for many parishioners, you will play an integral role in managing reception, communications, records, and basic financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering phones and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Preparing weekly parish bulletins and newsletters• Coordinating bookings for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and Masses
• Maintaining sacramental and parish registers
• Providing administrative support for the sacramental program
• Managing basic invoicing, banking, and planned giving records
• Preparing liturgical materials and coordinating church supplies
• Uploading content to the parish website or social media
• Assisting with WHS checks and safeguarding documentation
• Coordinating volunteers and managing rosters
• Acting as the central contact for minor maintenance requests and contractor visits
• Supporting the Parish Priest with meeting preparation and general administration
• Overseeing the smooth running of all parish office functions with minimal supervision

About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn parish systems such as Flocknote
• A high level of discretion and professionalism in managing confidential matters
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• An understanding of, or openness to, the values and teachings of the Catholic Church

Requirements

• Current or willingness to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check
• Availability to work on-site from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Why Join Us?

Goodna Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, a vibrant faith-based community that provides services across parishes, schools, and agencies throughout South-East Queensland. In this role, you will contribute directly to the mission of the Church and be part of a supportive and meaningful workplace.

To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button.

For further information please contact HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.

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