Job Description
St James' is the oldest Anglican parish church in the City of Sydney.
It occupies a historic building in the heart of Sydney, close to the Law Courts, Parliament, and other institutions.
It is renowned for its beautiful church music and liturgical worship.
The parish highly values the Christian welcome of all visitors to St James'.
About the Position
The Vergers support the varied activities that take place in St James' Church, the Crypt, and St James' Hall.
These include liturgical services, musical concerts, lectures, and social events.
Responsibilities include opening and setting up the church and crypt spaces, greeting and assisting parishioners and visitors, and serving and clearing food and drinks.
The nature of these responsibilities mean that a moderate level of physical fitness will be required.
This is a casual role with primary responsibility for supporting evening and weekend events and an expected time commitment of ***** hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Open and prepare the church at the start of the day
Ensure accessibility of church and crypt throughout the day
Greet and assist visitors, parishioners, and volunteers when approached
Assist with events, including set-up, pack-up, serving food and drinks, and tidying
Receive deliveries and liaise with and provide access for contractors
Assume a simple ceremonial role in church services where required
Close and secure church building at the end of the day
Key Relationships
Takes direction from senior staff
Reports to the Operations Coordinator
Coordinates closely with the Verger




Liaises from time to time with other staff and parishioners
Employment Conditions
This is a casual role with an expected time commitment of ***** hours per week.
Its primary purpose of is to support parish events including concerts, lectures, readings, and seminars, which typically (but not exclusively) take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
The Assistant Verger also stands in for the Verger during church opening hours where needed, by negotiation.
Regular hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Friday; 8am-1pm Saturday; and 7am-4pm Sunday.
Availability on Wednesday afternoon and evening will be particularly helpful.
Given the variation in the life of the parish from week to week, a degree of flexibility will be highly advantageous.
All working hours will be remunerated.
Selection Criteria
Moderate understanding of the Christian faith and Anglican liturgical worship, or willingness to learn
Valuable communication skills and fluency in English
Confidence with basic technology and computer software
Moderate level of physical fitness
Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, or willingness to obtain
Current Working With Children Check (prior to appointment)
Familiarity with the St James' King Street site and its history
Work experience in a hospitality setting
Enquiries
Enquiries about the role should be directed to Lynette Skeoch, Warden(******).
Questions about the nature of the work involved should be directed to James Farrow, Operations Coordinator(******).

📌 Casual Assistant Verger (New South Wales)
🏢 St James' King Street, Sydney
📍 New South Wales