The Catholic Diocese of Cairns is a diverse and dynamic faith community in Far North Queensland, Australia. Spanning a vast region from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north and west to the Northern Territory border, the Diocese serves 23 parishes to a multicultural population. It provides a range of services, including outreach and mission, chancery and governance, property management, finance, administration, and other central agencies, supporting the spiritual and operational needs within the region.

What We Offer

- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks paid parental leave for primary carer (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- Professional development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

Part time Permanent - 20 hours per week
Position based in Innisfail
Diocesan Salaried Officer pay scale - $36.3449 per hour

Are you an experienced administration, operations, or business professional looking for a meaningful role where your work directly supports vibrant Catholic parish communities?

The Catholic Diocese of Cairns is seeking a Parish Support Manager to provide operational, financial, property, and administrative leadership across the Innisfail, Babinda and Silkwood Parishes. Reporting to the Parish Priest, this role is central to ensuring the effective stewardship of parish resources, supporting parish staff, and helping our church thrive through efficient operations.

As Parish Support Manager, you will:





- Lead and support parish administration and day-to-day operations.
- Support planned giving, stewardship initiatives, and parish engagement activities.
- Support and provide advise on financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and administrative support to the Parish Priest and Parish Finance Council, ensuring sound financial stewardship.
- Supervise parish employees and support recruitment, performance development, and workforce planning.
- Coordinate building maintenance, facilities management, and contractor engagement.
- Oversee parish rental properties and assist with property transactions and projects.
- Ensure compliance with diocesan policies, safeguarding obligations, and legislative requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement and administrative efficiencies across parish operations.

How to Apply
To apply visit https://cairns.catholic.org.au/about/careers

- Submit a two-page cover letter and resume via the Diocesan Careers portal.
- Applications that do not include both a cover letter and a resume may not be considered.
- Direct applications only and must be submitted via the Diocesan Careers portal or SEEK.
- For further information contact the HR Department on [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026, however,



we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description can be accessed here Position Description - PD-ParishSupportManager-20260721 or from the Careers Portal: https://cairns.catholic.org.au/about/careers

- Experience in the administrative, financial, and operational functions of the Catholic church or equivalent
- Understanding and knowledge of finance and business management
- Strong understanding of working within a faith-based, community or not-for-profit environment
- Willingness to support and develop parish staff to achieve quality organisational outcomes
- High level communication and relationship building skills with an ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Skills using Microsoft office applications including Teams and Outlook
- Ability to work autonomously and have well developed written communication, organisational and time management skills with capability to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines
- As a genuine occupational requirement, the position requires that the Employee's conduct and lifestyle align with principles of Catholic Social Teaching
- A valid Positive Notice Blue Card - No Card, No Start laws apply
- Suitable Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Current open unrestricted Driver's Licence and ability to drive
- Ability to balance compliance requirements with pastoral realities
- Skilled in negotiation, resolving problems and challenges that arise in the role
- A capacity and willingness to acquire new skills

📌 Parish Support Manager (Innisfail)
🏢 Diocese of Cairns
📍 Innisfail