Parish Operations & Finance Manager

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 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.