Outreach, Faith Formation and Volunteer's Programs Coordinator - Holy Trinity Parish

Bentleigh

HOLY TRINITY PARISH | ST PETER’S, ST PAUL’S AND ST CATHERINE’S

Permanent Part time | 14 hours per week
St Paul’s Pastoral Centre, Bentleigh

JOIN OUR GROWING FAITH COMMUNITY AT HOLY TRINITY PARISH

Holy Trinity Parish warmly invites passionate individuals to join our pastoral team as we embark on an exciting new chapter of ministry across our three vibrant faith communities: St Peter's (East Bentleigh), St Paul's (Bentleigh), and St Catherine's (Moorabbin).

As one parish with three worshipping communities and three schools, we are restructuring our pastoral care model to better serve our growing community's diverse needs. We're seeking dedicated individuals to fill three specialized coordinator roles focusing on Liturgy & Sacraments, Pastoral Care & Community Development, and Outreach & Faith Formation.

This restructure represents our commitment to excellence in ministry while creating more manageable, focused roles that respect work-life balance. You'll work collaboratively with fellow pastoral workers under the guidance of our Parish Priest, contributing to a unified approach across all our communities.

Come and see how your gifts can flourish in our welcoming, supportive environment where faith, fellowship, and service intersect.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Outreach, Faith Formation, and Volunteers’ programs Coordinator is responsible for the performance of duties outlined below across the three communities of the Parish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers Co-ordinator - Coordinates, plans, and delivers strategies and programs to attract and train volunteers to support all parish

ministries.

Outreach & Faith Formation Programs:

  • Develops, with the assistance of the Parish Priest, an overview of the faith formation needs of parishioners of different age groups;
  • Supports and Coordinates - Alpha programs, Catholic Kids initiatives, Young Adults, and Parish retreats/mission,
  • Develops outreach programs for marginalized and isolated parishioners;
  • Supports parish engagement with broader community initiatives with other churches and community groups;

Communication with Parishioners

  • Prepares a weekly report for the Parish Bulletin;
  • communicates with Parishioners to outline, explain and promote Outreach, Faith Formation, and Volunteers’ programs matters

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Effective communication skills;
  • Energetic, motivated self-starter;
  • Open-minded, flexible and adaptable.
  • Respectful and empathetic
  • Ability to work cooperatively and liaise with external organizations.
  • Committed and practising Catholic.
  • Good organizational and administrative skills,

Education and Work Requirements

  • Relevant post-secondary qualifications or working towards them;
  • Willingness to become accredited as a Pastoral Worker;
  • Computer literacy with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Co-operates with colleagues to achieve the implementation of all Parish Policies and procedures;
  • Participates in meetings of staff as required by the Parish Priest
  • Complies with policies and directives issued by the Parish including occupational Health and Safety and Code of Conduct.
  • Knowledge of Parish Online system (PACEM) Desirable but not essential.
  • Responds to own training/development needs;
  • Seeks feedback on own performance;

REQUIRED

  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Current Police Check
  • Valid Driver Licence

PERKS AND SAFETY

  • Onsite parking provided
  • Secure, supportive working environment with responsive duress protocols
  • A deeply meaningful role in a unique, city-based parish

HOW TO APPLY

To express your interest, please email your cover letter (telling us a bit about yourself and why you’re drawn to this role) and your resume including contact details for two employment referees.

to: HR.Recruitment@cam.org.au
Attention: Sandra Hill – HR Business Partner for Parishes

Please refer to the position description for further details.

The Archdiocese is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.

Application closing date: 13 August, 2025 Contact person Sandra Hill – HR Business Partner for Parishes Apply Now