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Parish Secretary
Location: St John the Baptist, 131 South Pine Road, Enoggera
Hours: Permanent Part-Time - 5 hours per week (Thursday)

About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane serves communities across Southeast Queensland through parishes, schools, and social services. Our parishes are welcoming, faith-filled communities that support people at all stages of life through worship, outreach, and pastoral care.
 
About the Role
This Parish Secretary role has a strong focus on safeguarding and workplace health and safety (WHS), ensuring the parish meets its compliance obligations while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. You will work closely with the Parish Priest and Archdiocesan teams to coordinate safeguarding requirements, maintain accurate records, and support WHS processes, while also providing general administrative support to the parish office.
 
Responsibilities
Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain safeguarding records and ensure compliance with Archdiocesan requirements
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding requirements (training, police checks, Blue Cards)
• Liaise with Archdiocesan safeguarding and compliance teams
• Monitor and follow up outstanding safeguarding requirements
• Support a culture of safeguarding and respectful conduct within the parish

Work Health & Safety (WHS)

• Coordinate WHS inspections and maintain safety records
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and risks
• Ensure WHS documentation is current and compliant
• Support implementation of safe work practices and procedures
• Assist with contractor coordination and site safety requirements

Administration & Parish Support

• Welcome parishioners and respond to enquiries
• Maintain records, databases, and documentation
• Assist with parish communications (newsletters, notices)
• Support coordination of parish activities and volunteers
• General office administration and coordination

 
About You

• Experience in administration, compliance, WHS, or a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage records accurately
• Confident working with policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and respectful approach
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Competent in Microsoft Office and database systems
• Understanding of, or willingness to support, Catholic values and mission
• Paid Blue Card and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

 
Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work supporting safe and welcoming parish communities
• Flexible part-time hours
• Supportive and values-driven environment
• Opportunity to build experience in safeguarding and WHS compliance

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

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 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.

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