Administration Assistant

Stmarysbeaudesert; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane invites applications for an Administration Assistant at Woodridge Parish. The role supports the Parish Secretary with filing, archiving and general office duties to keep the parish running smoothly.

You’ll be positioned in a welcoming parish team, with hours on Wednesdays to Fridays, 11:00 am–2:00 pm, and the requirement to obtain a Paid Blue Card and National Criminal History Check.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or office support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good computer literacy and ability to learn new systems.
• Experience with electronic filing or records management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Support the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Current Paid Blue Card and National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Parish Secretary.
• Assist with filing, sorting, archiving and maintaining parish documents and records.
• Help organise the parish office and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes.
• Answer phone enquiries and welcome visitors to the parish office.
• Assist with photocopying, scanning, correspondence and general office duties.
• Support the preparation and distribution of parish newsletters and communications.
• Assist with updating parish databases, registers and electronic records.
• Provide administrative support for sacramental activities and parish bookings.
• Work collaboratively with the Parish Secretary and Parish Priest to support parish operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Support Woodridge Parish with administration, records management and office organisation while working alongside a welcoming parish team.

23rd October, 2026

Administration Assistant - Woodridge Parish
Location: Woodridge, Brisbane QLD
Employment: Permanent Part-Time - 9 hours per week
Working Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
About the Archdiocese of Brisbane
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane makes a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders every week through its network of parishes, schools, ministries and community services. Through service, compassion and stewardship, the Archdiocese is committed to fostering vibrant faith communities, supporting people at all stages of life and making a meaningful contribution to the wider community.
At Woodridge Parish, you'll become part of a welcoming parish community committed to serving others through faith, compassion and practical support.
About the Role
We're looking for an organised, approachable and tech-savvy Administration Assistant to join the team at Woodridge Parish. Working alongside the Parish Secretary, you'll provide practical administrative support to help keep the parish office organised and running smoothly. A key focus of this newly established role will be assisting with filing and archiving documents, organising parish records, improving administrative processes and supporting the Parish Secretary with general office duties. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong organisational skills and takes pride in creating an efficient and welcoming office environment.
As this is a newly established position, the role will commence at 9 hours per week. The hours may be reviewed over time, taking into consideration the responsibilities of the position and the administrative needs of the Parish.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Parish Secretary.
• Assist with filing, sorting, archiving and maintaining parish documents and records.
• Help organise the parish office and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes.
• Answer phone enquiries and welcome visitors to the parish office.
• Assist with photocopying, scanning, correspondence and general office duties.
• Support the preparation and distribution of parish newsletters and communications.
• Assist with updating parish databases, registers and electronic records.
• Provide administrative support for sacramental activities and parish bookings.
• Work collaboratively with the Parish Secretary and Parish Priest to support parish operations.

About You You'll be a friendly, reliable and organised person who enjoys administrative work and helping others. You'll be comfortable using technology, have a good eye for detail and be willing to learn new systems and processes.
To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in administration, clerical work or office support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems.
• Experience with electronic filing, document management or record keeping will be highly regarded.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• An understanding of, or willingness to support, the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• A current Paid Blue Card and National Criminal History Check (or the willingness to obtain both).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email Brent Hunter at [e-mail].

Accessibility and Inclusivity
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment where all job candidates can fully engage in the recruitment process. We acknowledge and actively support the inclusion, respect and equitable treatment of all people, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments or information in an alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support your participation. We respect your privacy and confidentiality. Information is shared with other staff only as reasonably necessary to arrange workplace accessibility adjustments.