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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.

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:

1

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 24 April 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:

1

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

2

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

3

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 24 April 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

3

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 Monday, 14 April 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:

1

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

2

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 Monday, 14 April 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.

 

Maximum Term 12 Months, Part-time - 15.2 hours per week

The Receptionist is part of a small team managed by the Director, CCIL, providing general administration support to the Director. The Receptionist liaises with internal and external contacts including the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Administration Centre staff, Parishes, general public & various suppliers.

About the role - a snapshot:

1

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 additional paid leave over Christmas

3

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 in an administration role or similar. This role requires intermediate level skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook). The candidate will have a proactive approach to work, with the ability to follow direction and work independently, as well as be a team player with a “can-do” attitude. This position requires strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills for dealing with internal and external contacts.

A valid National Police Clearance, WA Driver’s Licence, and proof of working rights in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/82823337 by no later than Tuesday, 15 April 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.

Administration Officer (Archives and Information Governance Office) Permanent, Part-Time (0.40 FTE – 15.2 hours per week)
Preferred Work Days: across 2 or 3 days per week

The Archives and Information Governance Office (AIGO) plays an important role in capturing, preserving and providing access to the documentary heritage and organisational memory of the Archdiocese. The AIGO also has responsibility for the governance of Archdiocesan records and information.  The Administration Officer performs administrative support for the Director of AIGO (Archdiocesan Archivist) and assists with the maintenance of and access to the AIGO collection.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small team committed to supporting the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth with its archives and information governance

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Free onsite parking at convenient location in Mount Lawley

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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:

  • Relevant experience in a similar position
  • National Police Clearance
  • Capability with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience with standard office equipment (telephone, fax, copier, scanner etc.)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills for both internal and external enquiries
  • Able to adapt to change and proactive approach to work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

High attention to detail and proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive records would be an advantage.

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

To apply or for more information:

Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/82371822 by no later than Tuesday, 25 March 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.

Payroll Officer (Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Administration Centre) Permanent, Full-Time

The Payroll Officer reporting to the Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the payroll process in accordance with Western Australian state laws and the interpretation of Western Australian Awards. This role ensures that all employees are paid accurately and on time, maintains payroll records, and stays updated on changes in legislation and Awards that may affect payroll operations.

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than Sunday, 16 March 2025. We reserve the right to begin shortlisting & interviews prior to the closing date.

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

About the role - a snapshot:

1

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

2

Employee Benefits including Discounted Health Insurance

3

CBD location with access to public transport 

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. They will hold a minimum Certificate IV in payroll or a related field & 2 years of experience as Payroll Officer. This role requires proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. The candidate will have a professional approach to work, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team. This position requires attention to detail & accuracy and communication skills for dealing with internal and external contacts, including staff, parishes, agencies, office & organizations.

A valid National Police Clearance, WA Driver’s License, and proof of working rights in Australia required.

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