Parish Administrative Assistant

Anglican Diocese of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglican Diocese of Perth invites a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our vibrant parish context at Christ Church, Claremont. You will be the first point of contact, handling reception duties, coordinating communications, and supporting the Rector with calendar and records management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic Xero bookkeeping is required. This role offers part-time hours (up to 17.5 per week) with onsite parking and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and professional demeanour; first point of contact for community.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and self-manage time effectively.
• Collaborative team player with proactive learning attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Rector and manage office functions.
• Assist with communications and records oversight.
• Maintain efficient office systems and accurate bookkeeping records using Xero.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Permanent part-time (up to 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

About Us

The Anglican Diocese of Perth promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people.

Christ Church, a parish church located in Claremont, is a large, inclusive and joyful parish. We welcome people from all walks of life, and together we offer our praise to God. We are striving to reach out in compassionate service and endeavouring to build a sense of belonging and outreach, with hope, justice and joy in our hearts. We are committed to growing spiritually, deepening our faith in the love of Christ, and strengthening transformative relationships with God and each other.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant who can bring enthusiasm and a high level of organisation to this vital community role. You will be supporting the Rector through office management, communications, and administrative oversight.

About You

You have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanour to be the first point of contact for our community. You take the initiative to learn and can prioritise workloads and self-manage time and resources effectively. You are a collaborative individual who thrives in a dynamic team environment.

You are experienced working with Microsoft Office and have bookkeeping knowledge using Xero.

You have an appreciation of the role of church and faith in people’s lives, and a willingness to support the parish in its mission to be a vibrant Christian presence in the community.

What Can We Offer?

• Remuneration in accordance with the Clerks – Private Sector Award, with the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful and purpose-driven organisation
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• A culture where being authentically human is highly valued!

Opportunity closes at 5 pm, 26 October 2026.

The Diocese reserves the right to close the advertisement before the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early.

Initial and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Human Resources at 08 200 .

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an executive assistant?
• How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?