FINANCE OFFICER
Our Lady of Pentecost
Permanent Part Time | 16 hours per week
Parking available | Warm, community-focused role
Our Lady of Pentecost (Balwyn/Camberwell/Deepdene, Surrey Hills & Wattle Park) – is seeking a compassionate, organised, and capable Finance Officer to be the welcoming face of our parish. This role plays an integral part of our Parish.
The purpose of this role is to actively steward the Parish and take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration of the Parish. To assist the Parish Priest in conjunction with the Parish Finance and Investment Committee in working to ensure sound financial management, administration and accountability of the parish.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing parish finances: budgets, reporting, bookkeeping, payroll support, and compliance.
- Overseeing stewardship contributions, payments, receivables, and financial records.
- Providing leadership and support to the parish office team, including mentoring and guiding staff and volunteers.
- Supporting parish operations such as communications, rosters, liturgical preparation, and community liaison.
- Assisting with pastoral needs including funeral coordination and sacristan training.
- This role offers the opportunity to combine strong financial and administrative expertise with meaningful service to the parish community.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Warm, values-driven personality with a genuine commitment to the Church’s mission
- Proven track record of managing sizeable portfolios of diversified assets and being able to impact the governance of those assets.
- An understanding of the function of Payroll and the relationship to Industrial legislation
- A proven ability to manage the day-to-day AP and AR activities of the Parish.
- Experience in managing Accounting and Accounting software packages
- An understanding of the function of Payroll and the relationship to Industrial legislation such as (Awards, National Employment Standard, Superannuation Guarantee etc.)
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and ability to work independently and unsupervised.
- A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to ask for help when needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to talk to people of all ages and demographics.
- Integrity, confidentiality, life experience, and a good sense of humour
- Familiarity with Parish database program PACEM – although not essential
REQUIRED
Valid Working with Children Check
Current Police Check
Valid Driver Licence
Right to Work
PERKS AND SAFETY
Onsite parking provided
Secure and supportive working environment
The opportunity to be part of a close-knit team with same values and beliefs.
HOW TO APPLY
To express your interest, please email your cover letter (telling us a bit about yourself and why you’re drawn to this role) and your resume including contact details for two employment referees.
Attention: Sandra Hill – HR Business Partner for Parishes
