Parish Coordinator

Full-time Parish Office Coordinator at Hendra.

Lead administration, support pastoral care, and assist with parish and funeral coordination.

19th August, 2025

Parish Coordinator

Full Time

Mother of Mercy Parish and St Agatha's Parish

The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane is seeking a professional and motivated

Parish Coordinator

to support the mission and operations of the Hendra and Clayfield Parish.

This role is central to the daily life of the parish, ensuring smooth administrative, pastoral, and operational functions in collaboration with the Parish Priest and parish team.

About the Parish

The Parish Office supports the Mother of Mercy and St Agatha's communities, which include four churches : Our Lady Help of Christians (Hendra), St Agatha's (Clayfield), St John's (Northgate), and St Cecilia's (Hamilton).

This is a vibrant, faith-driven environment with strong community involvement and diverse ministries.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee daily parish office operations and administration

Provide support to the Parish Priest and parish staff

Coordinate sacramental and liturgical program administration

Maintain parish records, compliance documentation, and reporting

Liaise with parishioners, volunteers, and community members

Assist the Parish Priest in the preparation and coordination of funerals and weddings

Assist the Parish Priest with diary management and preparation

Organise meetings, rosters, and parish events

Manage correspondence, newsletters, and parish communications

Oversee suppliers, contractors, and general office requirements

Overview of parish facilities and maintenance

19th August, 2025

Parish Coordinator

Full Time

Mother of Mercy Parish and St Agatha's Parish

The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane is seeking a professional and motivated

Parish Coordinator

to support the mission and operations of the Hendra and Clayfield Parish.

This role is central to the daily life of the parish, ensuring smooth administrative, pastoral, and operational functions in collaboration with the Parish Priest and parish team.

About the Parish

The Parish Office supports the Mother of Mercy and St Agatha's communities, which include four churches : Our Lady Help of Christians (Hendra), St Agatha's (Clayfield), St John's (Northgate), and St Cecilia's (Hamilton).

This is a vibrant, faith-driven environment with strong community involvement and diverse ministries.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee daily parish office operations and administration

Provide support to the Parish Priest and parish staff

Coordinate sacramental and liturgical program administration

Maintain parish records, compliance documentation, and reporting

Liaise with parishioners, volunteers, and community members

Assist the Parish Priest in the preparation and coordination of funerals and weddings

Assist the Parish Priest with diary management and preparation

Organise meetings, rosters, and parish events

Manage correspondence, newsletters, and parish communications

Oversee suppliers, contractors, and general office requirements

Overview of parish facilities and maintenance

About You :

We are looking for someone who brings :

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Experience in office or parish administration

Respect for and commitment to the values and teachings of the Catholic Church

A collaborative and professional approach with the ability to handle sensitive information

Confidence in managing multiple tasks and priorities

Knowledge / experience of funeral coordination and preparation

Experience in pastoral or community work

Willingness to work flexible hours

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Completion of, or willingness to undertake, theological studies / certification

Ability to learn parish systems (e.g. Flocknote)

Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain

Police Check or willingness to obtain

What We Offer

This is a full-time opportunity to contribute meaningfully to parish life in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Remuneration will be in line with qualifications and previous experience.

You'll play a vital role in fostering the mission of the Church while working closely with a dedicated parish team.

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

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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