Parish Administration Manager – Cathedral Parish

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work that supports Catholic

Collaborative and values-driven team

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW is seeking a Parish Administration Manager to support the Cathedral Parish. You will oversee administration, finance, property, compliance, and communication, while working closely with clergy, parishioners, and volunteers.

The role provides operational support for the Cathedral and Blayney Parishes, ensuring smooth parish operations and effective communication. It offers meaningful work within a values-based Catholic environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the values and ethos of the Catholic Church.
• Experience in office administration, financial management, and record keeping.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries with warmth and professionalism.
• Managing parish communications, including weekly bulletins, announcements, and updates via online and printed platforms.
• Overseeing parish administration, maintaining records, registers, and filing systems.
• Preparing and reconciling financial accounts, processing invoices, and supporting planned giving programs.
• Supporting compliance with diocesan policies, WHS, safeguarding, and legal obligations.
• Coordinating contractors and property maintenance to ensure parish facilities are safe and functional.
• Providing administrative support to the Parish Priest, Parish Council, and Finance Committee.
• Managing volunteers and supporting parish events and liturgical celebrations.

Skills

Office administration

Financial management

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

MYOB

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW

Parish Administration Manager – Cathedral Parish
Permanent Full-time Position
Location: Cathedral Parish Office, Bathurst
Immediate start available by negotiation

Do you bring exceptional organisational, financial, and administrative skills, along with a commitment to service in a values-based organisation?

The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst is seeking a Parish Administration Manager to support the Cathedral Parish community. This role plays a vital part in the day-to-day operations of the Cathedral and Blayney Parishes, overseeing administration, finance, property, compliance, and communication, while working closely with clergy, parishioners, and volunteers.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute your expertise in a meaningful role supporting the Church’s mission and ministries in the central west of NSW.

About the role

The Parish Administration Manager provides operational and administrative support for the Cathedral and Blayney Parishes on behalf of the Dean of the Cathedral. The position coordinates parish communication, administration, financial and bookkeeping processes, property management, compliance, and volunteer support to ensure smooth and effective parish operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries with warmth and professionalism
• Managing parish communications, including weekly bulletins, announcements, and updates via online and printed platforms
• Overseeing parish administration, maintaining records, registers, and filing systems
• Preparing and reconciling financial accounts, processing invoices, and supporting planned giving programs
• Supporting compliance with diocesan policies, WHS, safeguarding, and legal obligations
• Coordinating contractors and property maintenance to ensure parish facilities are safe and functional
• Providing administrative support to the Parish Priest, Parish Council, and Finance Committee
• Managing volunteers and supporting parish events and liturgical celebrations

A copy of theposition descriptioncan be requested by contacting HR at*******@bth.catholic.edu.au.

About you (Selection Criteria)

• A commitment to the values and ethos of the Catholic Church
• Demonstrated experience in office administration, financial management, and record keeping
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including MYOB, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and the sensitivities of working within a parish context
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check and unrestricted Driver’s Licence

What we offer

• Meaningful work that supports Catholic mission and community
• A collaborative and values-driven team environment

About Us

The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst was established in 1865, and covers an area of 103,680 sq km. It has 17 parishes with the northernmost being Coonamble, the southernmost Cowra, the most easterly being Lithgow and the most western being Eugowra. There are thirty-three Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Diocese, and Centacare Bathurst provides professional social services across the Diocese.

Bishop Michael McKenna was ordained and installed as the Eighth Bishop of Bathurst on 26th June 2009, and leads the Diocese according to his motto, Legato Con Amore (Bound with love).

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contactingPatrick Cooper,Diocesan Financial Administratoron(02) 6334 6***.

Screening for Employees:

• All new employees would be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment.
• For child related roles, successful applicants are required to retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check in accordance with legislation.

Screening of Volunteers:

• Those involved in ministry to aged care facilities (noting this may sometimes be arranged by the facility)
• Those bringing Holy Communion to the sick or housebound
• Those involved in regular ministry with vulnerable adults
• Members of Finance Councils, given their oversight and governance responsibilities
• Volunteers in child-related roles must hold a valid WWCC in line with NSW legislation. In some situations, a National Criminal History Check may also be appropriate based on the nature of the role.

Catholic Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.