Evangelisation & Administration Assistant St Catherine Labouré Parish Gymea

A key aim of this position is to be a visible leader who is proactive in the organisation and provision of these services in the parish.

To achieve this, the Evangelisation & Adminsitration assistant will be required to:

·       Work closely with the Parish Priest, Assistant Priest, Sacramental/Evangelisation Director, Parish Secretary, and volunteers to support the vision of a welcoming parish community grounded in “truth and mercy”.

·       Assist in the coordination, organisation, and promotion of parish events and activities at St Catherine Labouré Parish, including youth-focused initiatives and groups.

·       Identify the pastoral and spiritual needs of young people within the parish, communicate these needs to the Parish Priest and clergy, and contribute to the development of appropriate responses and strategies.

·       Build strong and positive relationships with young people, supporting their spiritual and intellectual formation through youth groups, retreats, talks, reflection evenings, and opportunities for prayer and worship

·      Building relationships with youth; offering youth spiritual and intellectual formation through groups, retreats, talks, reflection nights, worship evenings.

·      Assist in developing ongoing formation programs for adults in the parish, including ALPHA.

·      Identify and implement plans for the formation of youth leaders to assist in youth ministry.

·      Connect the youth of the parish with various other youth events, ministries, and opportunities in Sydney and beyond, such as World Youth Day.

·      Assist the parish staff in basic IT and administrative tasks.

·      A high level of communication skills

·      A commitment to the Catholic faith and a familiarity with parish life

·      Qualifications and/or experience in pastoral ministry and/or theology (desirable but not essentail)

·      A willingness to undertake safeguarding and ministry training

·      A valid NSW Drivers Licence

·      Ability to work flexibly

·      Professional manner and presentation

·      Excellent people skills

·      Attention to detail and a well-ordered approach to work

·      Awareness of and a commitment to client service

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Proactive approach and a commitment to do whatever is necessary to ensure deadlines are met

·      Capability to act with discretion, manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and work with diverse groups

·      Understanding and capability to apply Workplace Health and Safety requirements

·      Capacity to maintain a positive safeguarding culture through compliance with Codes of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies

·      Their performance on the key responsibilities and attributes for this role

·      Service levels and the level of satisfaction expressed by key stakeholders

·      Their ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally

2.     Remuneration will be negotiated in commensuration with the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications. However, the hourly rate will be significantly more than the award-wage.

3.     A 6-month probationary period will apply upon commencement, with a review process at that point

4.     The Evangelisation & Administration Assistant will provide evidence of a successful National Police Record Check and a NSW Working with Children Check

5.     The Evangelisation & Administration Assistant be expected to engage in an annual performance appraisal facilitated by the Parish Priest