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ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH VACANCIES

Thank you for your interest in joining the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, where our mission is to give expression to a Christ-centred faithful, vibrant, welcoming, inclusive and mission-oriented Church, one which will enrich our own lives and the lives of all whom we encounter and seek to serve.

We see ourselves, and conduct ourselves, as people called to walk together in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd. We commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the good of all, to stand in solidarity with our one human family. Decisions within the Archdiocese are made through the active participation of the people closest and most affected by the issues to be discerned. The dignity of every person is at the foundation of our vision. We seek to actively enhance the life and dignity of each person. We are accountable for our decisions and actions with respect to the use of the resources which have been entrusted to us. We collectively commit ourselves to improving the rights and wellbeing of disadvantaged and dispossessed people in our society through relationships across communities.

ACCOUNTS OFFICER, FINANCE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME 

The Accounts Officer will deliver transactional services such as creating, maintaining and processing invoices, journals, reconciliations, payables and receivables. This role requires a focus on accurate, timely and responsive provision of information and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and provide administration support to enable the Archdiocese to continue its work and service

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3.5 days of additional paid leave over Christmas

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Employee Benefits, including Discounted Health Insurance

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. They will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Accounts Officer or similar role. This role requires sound knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, and the ability to perform end-to-end Accounts processing, journals, reconciliations and payment runs. The candidate will have a service mindset, & the ability to work well autonomously, as well as within a team environment. This position requires well-developed interpersonal skills & proactiveness, including the capability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders using appropriate channels.

A valid National Police Clearance and proof of working rights in Australia are required.

 

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at: https://www.seek.com.au/job/83632300 by no later than Saturday, 17 May 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin before the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, TRIBUNAL OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, PROVINCE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH)

Seeking 1 x Permanent Part-time (2 days: Mon & Tues) and Casuals
 

The Administration Assistant is an integral part of a team that is dedicated to assisting in the pastoral care aspect of the Tribunal of the Catholic Church, Province of Western Australia (“Tribunal”). The Tribunal is Western Australia's regional Tribunal for all formal cases of marriage annulment and for all Archdiocesan-related judicial and administrative cases.

The Administration Assistant role is primarily to provide administrative support for the Tribunal under the general supervision of the Judicial Vicar. Key responsibilities include: to monitor case status, take minutes & transcribe with high accuracy. Strong interpersonal skills are imperative, along with flexibility and excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritise.

 

About the role - a snapshot:

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Through administration support, be part of a team dedicated to assisting in the pastoral care aspect of the Tribunal of the Catholic Church, Province of WA

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Based in CBD

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Employee Benefits include - Discounted Health Insurance

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. As well as:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including friendly and understanding telephone manner
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Prior experience in an administration role
  • Advanced word processing and typing skills
  • Mature and flexible outlook
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to take minutes with high accuracy
  • Time management skills

A valid National Police Clearance and proof of Right to Work in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:
Send your resume and a cover letter to the People & Culture team recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than Monday, 19 May 2025.

Please reference ‘Administration Assistant (Tribunal)’ in the Subject Line of the email.

Indicate if you are seeking Casual or Permanent Part-time work. The permanent part-time role is for two days per week (Monday & Tuesday).

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin prior to the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

 

Maximum Term (12 Months), Full-Time hours

This role will require you to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency for youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, assisting young people aged 12-30 to build a lasting relationship with Jesus.

The Coordinator, Faith Formation will be responsible for developing, delivering, and reviewing a dedicated faith formation program for young people in the Archdiocese of Perth. This position encompasses a variety of tasks that relate to supporting parish youth and young adult groups, assisting in parish and diocesan youth events, and liaising with clergy, schools, other agencies, and movements. They will be responsible for recruiting, leading and working with teams of volunteers to meet program deliverables, and assist in the delivery of catechesis for youth events.

This role will also require you to contribute to the success of youth events and programs, including the set up and set down of the event, moving and transporting equipment and other items for the event, catering and assisting in the coordination of participants, volunteers and other personnel. You will be required to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team committed to nurturing the faith of young people in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

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Use your relevant qualifications and skills to develop and deliver an inspiring faith formation program for youth.

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Work directly with parishes and their youth to support them in building a stronger faith, a sense of belonging and strong leadership skills.

The successful candidate must have Qualifications in Theology, Faith Formation and Training. An in-depth understanding of the Catholic Faith and Church practices, and theology and liturgy in the Roman Catholic tradition will be required.

A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia is required.

 

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at Recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4pm Thursday 22 May 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

Casual - This role will require you to work weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency for youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, assisting young people aged 12-30 to build a lasting relationship with Jesus.

The Youth Ministry Worker works as part of the wider CYM team, and will contribute to the establishment and running of coordinated youth and young adult groups and events across the Archdiocese. These groups and events provide an opportunity for young people to feel safe and gather in community, where they can express their Faith, connect with the Church and encounter God.

This position encompasses a variety of tasks that relate to supporting parish youth and young adult groups, assisting in parish and diocesan youth events, and liaising with clergy, schools, other agencies, and movements. This role is undertaken by various methods which include, but are not limited to, providing phone support, emailing information, visiting, supporting youth groups, and working with media specialists.

This role will also require you to contribute to the success of youth events and programs, including the set up and set down of the event, moving and transporting equipment and other items for the event, catering and assisting in the coordination of participants, volunteers and other personnel. You will be required to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team committed to supporting and promoting youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

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Support the coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth activities and youth events

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Work with youth and volunteers through leadership and team building activities

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Strong understanding of the Catholic Faith and Church practices
  • Experience working with young people aged 12-30
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with volunteers to achieve set outcomes and goals.

A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at Recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4pm Thursday 22 May 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

Permanent, Full-Time

The Advisor, Parish Workplace Safety, provides workplace safety (“safety”) knowledge, advice, and support to Parishes in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth in order to to ensure safe work practices compliant to all applicable, regulatory requirements and best practices. This role involves all aspects of safety risk management, emergency planning and safety incident management. You will collaborate with the key contacts to improve safety initiatives and promote safety standards and their application in the workplace. This includes the implementation, maintenance, monitoring and further development of a workplace safety framework for the Parishes. A key element will be visiting of Clergy at all Parishes, and requires travel within the Archdiocese across 3-4 days per week.

The role works in collaboration with the Advisor, Workplace Safety, in its responsibility to assure compliance with workplace safety requirements across all areas of the Archdiocese organisation.

 

About the role - a snapshot:

1

Be part of a team committed to supporting the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Parishes to continue its work and service

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Employee Benefits including Discounted Health Insurance

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3.5 days additional paid leave over Christmas

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. They will have:

  • Diploma or Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of the current Work Health & Safety Act 2020 and regulations
  • Experience in collation of Work Health & Safety data collection and reporting, conducting workplace inspections and liaising with WorkSafe
  • Demonstrated ability to keep up to date on new and upcoming State legislation pertaining to Work Health and Safety laws
  • Ability to develop conceptually stable solutions and experience with project management, including implementation, to assure desired results are met
  • Project management skills
  • Experience in facilitating group training courses/content, presentations and employee events
  • An understanding of the role and structures of the Catholic Church
  • Ablility to engage a large group of stakeholders at different levels
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity, tact, and confidentiality
  • Ability and capacity to travel throughout the Archdiocese boundaries
  • Valid and current Western Australian ‘C’ Driver’s licence

A valid National Police Clearance, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:

This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, marvin Consulting Group.

Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/82823999 by no later than Thursday, 15 May 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin prior to the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

Permanent, Full-Time

The Advisor, Workplace Safety (“safety”) provides safety knowledge, advice, and support in order to ensure safe work practices compliant to all applicable, regulatory requirements and best practices. This role involves all aspects of safety risk management, emergency planning and safety incident management. You will collaborate with the key contacts to improve safety initiatives and promote safety standards and its application in the workplace.

This work spans across various locations and may require travel 1-2 days per week to agencies, offices, organisations and parishes within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Some evening and weekend work may be required, particularly in emergencies or for special events.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a team committed to supporting the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth to continue its work and service

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Based at central location in Adelaide Terrace, Perth

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3.5 days additional paid leave over Christmas

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. They will have:

  • Diploma or Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of the current Work Health & Safety Act 2020 and regulations
  • Experience in collation of Work Health & Safety data collection and reporting, conducting workplace inspections and liaising with WorkSafe
  • Demonstrated ability to keep up to date on new and upcoming State legislation pertaining to Work Health and Safety laws
  • High conceptual skills, ability to write papers at an executive level and able to engage a large group of stakeholders at different levels
  • Ability and capacity to travel throughout the Archdiocese boundaries
  • Valid Western Australian ‘C’ Driver’s licence

A valid National Police Clearance, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:

This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, marvin Consulting.

Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/82823999 by no later than Thursday, 15 May 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin prior to the closing date.

 

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

CASUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT

Expression of Interest – Admin Assistant

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide professional administrative support across Griver House, Newman Sienna Centre, Catholic Pastoral Centre, and other locations as required.

This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions, including managing and responding to incoming queries via email and phone, assisting visitors on-site, and providing general administrative support as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.

To express your interest, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au.

ATTADALE PARISH

St Joseph Pignatelli parish is seeking a Parish Secretary to work alongside the Parish Priest and assist with administration duties for the Parish. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday). To express your interest, please put in the subject line of the email:

Attadale Parish | Express of Interest.

Please email your CV & Cover letter to parishsupport@perthcatholic.org.au

CLAREMONT PARISH

St Thomas the Apostle Parish is seeking a Parish Secretary to help and assist the Parish Priest with the ongoing administration and finance on a Part-Time basis – approx. 10 hours per week (TBC). To express your interest, please put in the subject line of the email:

Claremont Parish | Expression of Interest

Please email your CV & Cover letter to parishsupport@perthcatholic.org.au