Pastoral Care, Community Development and Funeral Coordinator - Holy Trinity Parish

HOLY TRINITY PARISH | ST PETER’S, ST PAUL’S & 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 Pastoral Care, Community Development, and Funeral Coordinator is responsible for the performance of duties outlined below across the three communities of the Parish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pastoral Care & Community Development:

• Develops and implements pastoral visitation programs to Private homes, Nursing homes, Hospitals;
• Takes part in, and is accompanied by volunteers, in Home visitation, Nursing homes, Hospitals and communion ministry programs;
• Actively promotes social activities (fellowship) that bring parishioners together to share their lives and experiences.
• Provides ongoing pastoral support to parishioners in need through the involvement of St Vincent de Paul, Trinity Care and other assistance programs;

Funeral Ministry (4 hours allowance)

• Meets with bereaved families for funeral planning;
• Working with local and visiting priests providing the service, Funeral Directors, Clergy, Musicians, volunteers and Parish Administration
• Prepares funeral liturgical materials,
• Assists during funeral Masses;
• Arranges memorials to support grieving families several times per year;
• Provides training for volunteers in the funeral ministry;

Communication with Parishioners

• Prepares a weekly report for the Parish Bulletin
• Informally communicates verbally with Parishioners to outline, explain and promote Pastoral Care, Community Development, and Funeral matters.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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

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.

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