Pastoral Assistant

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbournbe; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holy Trinity Parish, Bentleigh East (844 Centre Road) in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, seeks a Pastoral Assistant to support the Pastoral Co-ordinator and Parish Priest in liturgy, sacraments and community outreach. The role is a 12-month fixed term, 3 days per week plus one weekend Mass, based at Holy Trinity.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with theology/pastoral qualifications, strong interpersonal skills and aisiability to work with staff, volunteers and

Qualifications

• Be a practising and committed Catholic.
• Relevant qualifications in theology and /or pastoral studies.
• Experience in leadership in a Parish environment.
• Have demonstrable computer skills (Microsoft Office, Pacem system helpful).
• A current Driver Licence and vehicle.
• Working with Children and Police check.
• Capable and willing to develop effective working relationships with the Parish Coordinator, Parish Priest, and Associate Priests, staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with healthy, professional boundaries

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Pastoral Co-ordinator with Liturgy (Mass materials, commentaries, prayers) for the weekend Masses across three centres.
• Supporting Liturgical Teams, Mass coordinators and music providers.
• Planning ceremonies of major liturgical seasons and developing volunteer training programs.
• Coordinating funeral arrangements; meeting with families and preparing ceremonies.
• Facilitating RCIA/RCIC and preparing for baptisms and marriage preparation; liaising with school sacramental programs.
• Coordinating pastoral visitation programs and outreach initiatives.
• Supporting Alpha, Catholic Kids and Adult faith formation programs and coordinating volunteers.
• Be the first point of contact for pastoral initiatives and weekend Mass outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Driver licence

Working with Children

Police check

Education

Theology or pastoral studies

Tools

Pacem system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbournbe – Bentleigh East VIC

Contract

12d ago , from Catholic Archdiocese of Melbournbe

Holy Trinity - 844 Centre Road, Bentleigh East

12 Month Fixed Term | 3 Days/week Plus one Weekend Mass

We are excited to offer the opportunity of working within our Parish in the role of Pastoral Assistant

The Holy Trinity Parish, is a well-respected, dynamic and vibrant Parish in the South-Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. It comprises three worshiping centers: St Peter's, East Bentleigh, St Paul's Bentleigh, and St Catherine's Moorabbin.

The goal of Pastoral Assistants is to assist the Pastoral Coordinator and Parish Priest, Assistant priests, in inspiring and spreading Christ’s love and welcoming all into our Parish community. Holy Trinity achieves this goal by implementing the principles, practices and teachings of the Catholic Church.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting the Pastoral Co-ordinator with

Liturgy

• Parish Liturgical Teams in the preparations of Mass materials (commentaries, prayers of the faithful, Power Point slides) for the 7 weekend Masses across three centres;

• supporting Liturgical Teams, Mass coordinators, Music providers in their assigned work;

• planning ceremonies of the church’s major liturgical seasons;

• planning, and developing training programs for volunteers who work in the liturgical area

Funerals

• Coordinating funerals arrangements
• Meeting with families and assisting in the preparation of the funeral ceremony;

Sacraments

• facilitating the work of RCIA, RCIC, with volunteer support;
• preparation for baptisms, and assists in marriage preparation;
• Liaising with Parish REL’s regarding the school based sacramental program;

Community Outreach

• Coordinating pastoral visitation programs and the distribution of Holy Communion
• Overseeing outreach initiatives for new and re-engaging established parishioners;

Faith Formation & Volunteer Coordination

• Supporting volunteer-led Alpha, Catholic Kids, and Adult faith formation programs;
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment, training and support programs
• Safeguarding compliance, maintaining records, preparing reports for Parish Bulletin;

Weekend Masses

• Supporting Sunday worshipping community and enhance their involvement in Parish Life
• Be the first point of contact for pastoral initiatives and pastoral needs coming in and out of parish life

Team work

• Receiving allocation of duties from the Pastoral Coordinator;
• Attending regular meetings with Pastoral Coordinator

WHAT YOU BRING

• Be a practising and committed Catholic;
• Relevant qualifications in theology and /or pastoral studies;
• Experience in leadership in a Parish environment;
• Have demonstrable computer skills (Microsoft Office, Pacem system helpful);
• A current Driver Licence and vehicle;
• Working with Children and Police check;
• Capable and willing to develop effective working relationships with the Parish Coordinator, Parish Priest, and Associate Priests, staff and volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with healthy, professional boundaries

Please refer to the position description for further details.