Parish Support Officer
Rowville
Parish Support Officer
St Simon the Apostle Parish, Rowville
Part Time | 24 Hours per week across 4 days
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Do you love connecting with people and creating welcoming, vibrant communities?
St Simon the Apostle Parish, Rowville, is seeking an energetic and community-minded Parish Support Officer to be a welcoming face of our Parish.
This is a rewarding, hands-on opportunity to work closely with our Parish Priest, team members, and volunteers to support a spirit of service, hospitality, and faith across our parish. You’ll help shape the way we provide support to our community and be a friendly, supportive presence as we live out the mission of the Church together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Reception – welcoming all on site visitors and assisting or directing them to where they need to be
- Answering incoming telephone calls and either addressing queries where possible or directing the caller to the appropriate person who can help them
- Maintaining data and records management (e.g., baptisms, marriages, and deaths) using our in house platform - PACEM.
- Maintain rosters and follow up to ensure timely communication with volunteers regarding their involvement in their selected ministries
- Assist the Safeguarding Officer in ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- The collating and distribution of relevant Parish documents
- Digital and hard copy filing
- Collaborate with Parish Priest and Staff to ensure efforts align with the community goals
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external bodies including the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s HR, Finance, IT, Property and Safeguarding teams.
- Carry out other duties as required to support the mission and daily operations of the parish, as directed by the Parish Priest.
ABOUT YOU
- Passionate about community life and the mission of the Catholic Church
- A natural connector and communicator, confident engaging with diverse people
- Well-organised, self-motivated and tech-savvy, with strong admin skills
- Compassionate and empathetic, with the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Someone who values integrity, brings a sense of humour, and enjoys team collaboration
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Warm, values-driven personality with a genuine commitment to the Church’s mission
- Compassionate and respectful approach to people from all walks of life, especially those experiencing mental health challenges or social isolation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with healthy, professional boundaries
- A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to ask for help when needed
- Integrity, confidentiality, life experience, and a good sense of humour
- A valid Working with Children Check
- A current National Police Check
- Completion of Catholic Safeguarding Essentials Training (to be completed upon hire)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Onsite parking
- A supportive, safe and mission-driven workplace
- A deeply fulfilling role where your work truly matters
READY TO APPLY?
If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you.
To submit an application, please click “apply”, provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter to the attention of Sandra Hill (HRBP for Parishes), telling us why this role speaks to you.
Join us in building a welcoming, Christ-centred parish community at St Simon’s. We can’t wait to meet you!
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Archdiocese is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.