Parish Manager

Archdiocese of Brisbane; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Brisbane Sunnybank Parish is seeking a Parish Manager to oversee daily parish office operations, coordinate staff and volunteers, and support ministries and local outreach.

This permanent part-time role (35 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–3:30 pm) offers a community-focused work environment and the chance to contribute to faith-based community services.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration or operations management.
• Experience coordinating and working collaboratively with a small team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience coordinating facilities, contractors or operational activities will be highly regarded.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the parish office.
• Coordinate and support the Finance Officer and Housekeeper to ensure the smooth operation of the parish.
• Coordinate parish administration, records and communications.
• Build positive relationships with parishioners, volunteers and community groups.
• Oversee parish facilities, maintenance programs and contractor engagement.
• Coordinate safeguarding, work health and safety (WHS) and compliance requirements.
• Assist with sacramental, funeral, wedding and parish administration.
• Support the Parish Priest with operational planning and administration.
• Liaise with Archdiocesan teams and external service providers.
• Foster a welcoming, organised and professional parish environment.

Job description

Play a key role in managing parish operations, overseeing administration and supporting the vibrant Sunnybank Parish community.

23rd October, 2026

Parish Manager

Location: Sunnybank, Brisbane QLD

Employment: Permanent Part-Time – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your organisational skills can help make a real difference?

As Parish Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a vibrant Catholic parish while helping create a welcoming environment for parishioners, volunteers and the wider community. This is an opportunity to combine leadership, administration and community engagement in a role where your work directly supports people, ministries and local outreach.

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. The Archdiocese is committed to fostering vibrant faith communities and supporting people at all stages of life. Through service, compassion and stewardship, we seek to make a meaningful contribution to the wider community.

At Sunnybank Parish, you'll become part of a welcoming team committed to serving the local community through faith, compassion and practical support.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Parish Priest, you'll oversee the daily operations of the parish office, ensuring everything runs smoothly while supporting parish ministries, volunteers and staff.

You'll work as part of the parish team, with the Finance Officer and Housekeeper reporting directly to you. You'll work closely with these parish staff members and the Parish Priest to coordinate daily activities and support the effective operation of the parish.

This is a varied role that combines office management, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, property coordination and parish administration, making every day different and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the parish office.
• Coordinate and support the Finance Officer and Housekeeper to ensure the smooth operation of the parish.
• Coordinate parish administration, records and communications.
• Build positive relationships with parishioners, volunteers and community groups.
• Oversee parish facilities, maintenance programs and contractor engagement.
• Coordinate safeguarding, work health and safety (WHS) and compliance requirements.
• Assist with sacramental, funeral, wedding and parish administration.
• Support the Parish Priest with operational planning and administration.
• Liaise with Archdiocesan teams and external service providers.
• Foster a welcoming, organised and professional parish environment.

About You

You'll enjoy working with people and be passionate about supporting your local community. You're an organised leader who can confidently manage competing priorities while building positive relationships with people from all walks of life.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience in office administration or operations management.
• Previous experience coordinating and working collaboratively with a small team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• The ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience coordinating facilities, contractors or operational activities will be highly regarded.
• 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].

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks, criminal history checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0–18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

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.