Applications Close: Archdiocesan Ministry Support Office

Ministry Support Officer

(15 hours p/w. 11 month contract. Start Feb 2024)

see https://cgcatholic.org.au/job-vacancies/ministry-support-officer/

The Marriage Family & Relationships team is seeking a skilled applicant keen to provide practical and administrative support to a dynamic team within the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation. The MFR team run faith-based relationship formation programs for students, parents and families, and for engaged & married couples in the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn.

Specific Duties:

Admin & communications tasks

• Respond courteously and helpfully to all telephone and email enquiries.
• Contact schools, program participants, fertility education clients to ascertain necessary information for program preparation.
• Draft letters of engagement, evaluation reports etc.
• Collect, collate & tally feedback from programs and clients and write draft reports.
• Update & format templates used in communications with clients.
• Update physical and electronic contact information for schools, casual employees, clients, stakeholders.
• Update & manage physical & electronic documents (school correspondence, programming, purchase receipts)
• Monitor & audit employment information for casuals timesheets, WWVP verification, E1’s, vaccination status etc.
• Book accommodation for team travel.
• Prepare materials and book venues for outreach or training programs.
• Book & set up venues for training & outreach events.
• Shop for, prepare and serve refreshments for outreach or training events.
• Organise and anchor zoom meetings / programs.
• Organise and manage the requisite program resource materials. Pack and prepare all physical and digital kits and resources in readiness for school presentations.

Ministry involvement

• Participation with the ministry team on occasion facilitating small groups in schools and anchoring zoom meetings or programs.

Relationships:

Establish and maintain cooperative, harmonious and effective working relationships with members of the team, parishes, schools and agencies.

Personal Attributes:

• Driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic Church and its teachings.
• Good organisational, administrative, managerial and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment, act with tact and discretion, maintaining high levels of confidentiality.
• Experience in setting up audio visual equipment.
• Communications experience especially with social media campaigns.

The Ministry Support Officer will occasionally be required to assist outside normal office hours.

Salary Package:

Includes a friendly & supportive work environment, undercover parking, superannuation at 11%.

How to Apply:

A complete application will include:

1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience as they relate to the responsibilities of the position
2. A professional resume

Applications close 8^th December 2023

Send your application to lara.kirk@cg.org.au

For more information contact Lara Kirk, Manager Marriage, Family & Relationships

0429 192 869