Jane Cameron
Albion,qld
Summary
Dynamic Parish Secretary at Jubilee Catholic Parish with proven expertise in office administration and event coordination. Successfully enhanced communication and organization, leading to improved parish operations. Skilled in database management and customer service, fostering strong relationships within the community while efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Parish Secretary
Jubilee Catholic Parish
Paddington, qld
01.2024 - Current
- Manage parish office communications and maintained organized filing systems.
- Assist in scheduling meetings and coordinating parish events effectively.
- Process sacramental records and maintain accurate membership databases.
- Preparation of weekly Parish newsletter.
- Provide administrative support to clergy and staff with daily tasks.
- Assist Parish priest and associate priest with the preparation and coordination of funerals.
- Welcome visitors, answer phone calls and maintain front reception desk.
- Manage Parish diary.
- Work closely with Archdiocesan Finance and property teams in coordinating payment of all accounts and maintenance of all properties.
- Order supplies and keep office equipment functional to promote efficient operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from pastors and staff members for information or assistance.
- Produce yearly Parish Calendar for distribution
- Organise events
Safeguarding Officer
Cathedral of St Stephen
Brisbane, qld
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed and maintained Safeguarding records for volunteers
Sacramental & Family Ministry Co-ordinator
St Agathas Parish
Clayfield, qld
11.2007 - 11.2021
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of church activities.
- Coordinated Parish Sacramental Program.
- Provided spiritual formation and development of children in the parish.
- Facilitated volunteer training sessions for new ministry participants.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for weekly ministry events and services.
- Assisted in organizing special events, fostering community connections and involvement.
- Provided administrative support for various functions within the church's ministries including data entry, filing documents, scheduling meetings.
- Conducted interviews with prospective candidates interested in volunteering within one of the church's ministries.
- Coordinated training sessions for new volunteers in the church's ministries.
- Risk assessments
Skills
- Office administration
- Database management
- Document preparation
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Public relations
- Information organization
- Task prioritization
- Meeting coordination
- Website maintenance
- Strong organizational skills
- Calendar management
- Supplies management
- Bulletin preparation
- Email management
- Scheduling appointments
- Calendar maintenance
- Reception operations
- Website management
- Events planning
- Administrative support
- Relationship building
- Social media updating
- Filing and data archiving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Discretion
Timeline
Parish Secretary
Jubilee Catholic Parish
01.2024 - Current
Safeguarding Officer
Cathedral of St Stephen
02.2020 - 11.2021
Sacramental & Family Ministry Co-ordinator
St Agathas Parish
11.2007 - 11.2021