The Catholic Diocese of Cairns is a diverse and dynamic faith community in Far North Queensland, Australia. Spanning a vast region from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north and west to the Northern Territory border, the Diocese serves 23 parishes to a multicultural population. It provides a range of services, including outreach and mission, chancery and governance, property management, finance, administration, and other central agencies, supporting the spiritual and operational needs within the region.
What We Offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks paid parental leave for primary carer (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- Professional development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
- Permanent part-time position 18 hours per week
- Clerks Private Sector Award - Level 5 - $32.45/hr
- Position based Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church - Cnr Atkinson St & Mayers St, Manunda QLD 4870
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, is located in Manunda, Cairns and forms part of the Cairns Catholic Diocese. We are seeking a passionate Administration Officer to provide administrative/secretarial support and services often of a confidential nature, to the parish community and the Parish Priest.
Reporting directly to the Parish Priest, this role involves a variety of administrative and secretarial duties, including:
- Coordinating parish bookings and events
- Managing supplies and office inventory
- Preparing and distributing weekly bulletins
- Maintaining parish registers, databases, and rosters
As the first point of contact for the parish, you’ll greet visitors with warmth, empathy, and professionalism. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to manage time effectively will be key to your success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Proven experience in office administration
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and Outlook with a high degree of accuracy.
- A sound understanding of the Catholic Church and its Sacraments (e.g. Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Weddings)
- A friendly, respectful, and service-oriented approach to community engagement
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- A proactive attitude towards training and professional development.
- A flexible and collaborative approach, willing to adapt to the evolving needs of the team and Diocese.
Full Position Description can be accessed from here: HRM-PD-WestCairnsAdministrationOfficer.v01.20250611 or via our Careers Portal https://cairns.catholic.org.au/about/careers
For further information about the position please contact our HR department via email on hr@cairns.catholic.org.au
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and innovated individual with the right skills and experience, go to ‘Apply’ and submit the following documents:
- A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role, including how you meet the selection criteria.
- A current resume including references and relevant qualifications.
Please note: Applications that do not include both a cover letter and a resume may not be considered.
We will only be accepting applications via SEEK or the Diocesan Careers Portal https://cairns.catholic.org.au/about/careers
