Are you a finance professional with a knack for systems and a heart for service?

We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance and Payroll Officer to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting our parishes and clergy, helping them to focus on their ministry by ensuring their financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This isn't your typical desk job. You'll be a key collaborator, working closely with various parishes to provide essential support. Your main responsibilities will include:

Financial and Payroll Management: You will be the go-to person for all things payroll, ensuring our clergy and staff are paid accurately and on time, all while meeting strict compliance requirements. You'll also assist with daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks, preparing parishes for yearly audits.

Systems Support: You'll provide crucial support for both our financial and sacramental systems. If a parish has a question or needs help navigating a system, you'll be the expert they can rely on.

Collaboration and Guidance: We're a team, and you'll be a central part of it. You'll work collaboratively with parish staff, providing guidance and assistance to help them maintain sound financial practices.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in finance and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Help us build a more sustainable and supported future for our parishes.

The Parish Finance and Payroll Officer will serve the Office of the Bishop and Parishes through assistance with the following tasks:

Processing of end to end Payroll for Parish and Clergy, including end of month duties.

Provide technical support and advice regarding payroll systems ensuring systems are properly maintained.

Ensuring payroll compliance

Assisting parishes with ad hoc matters relating to finance and financial reporting

Support parishes with bank reconciliations

System administration for finance and sacramental systems.

Assist with Australian Tax Office GST/PAYG lodgements

Assist with managing external audits

Assist with any finance software installations, enhancements or upgrades.

Assist with asset / property related questions while ensuring record keeping is up to date & valuations are current.

Support parishes with recruitment of parish staff from time to time and be a liaison with the ATO or OOB on HR / compliance matters if required.

Assist with ad hoc duties as directed by management.

Salary guide is:

Full time salary of $65,000 – $90,000 per year including super (depending on experience)

A car will be provided, some travel is required.

Ideally, you have:

A personal commitment to the mission, teachings and practices of the Catholic faith.

An understanding of the structure and workings of the Catholic Church.

Minimum 5 years experience in a relevant role

A relevant degree qualification pertinent to the role, and willingness to embrace further study.

Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with key stakeholders including clergy, parishes and diocesan staff.

Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop courses and teach others.

Competence in a range of information technology applications

High level of proficiency in the use of collaborative tools such as Google Docs and Office 365.

Experience using Xero or other similar software

Experience using PADRE or other similar CRM software.

High Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The ability to manage a complex and varied workload.

The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;

A current driver's licence.

Application close 5th September 2025