Mater Christi Catholic Church is seeking a suitably experienced Administrative Assistant to join the Seaton Parish Office. This position is offered as a permanent, part-time role working 8 hours per week (4 hours per day on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. There is zero-tolerance to abuse of any kind. All employees are required to comply with all Safeguarding policies and procedures and act in accordance with the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct and National Code of Conduct for Church personnel, Integrity in Our Common Mission.
About the Role:
The Administrative Assistant will be accountable for the effective administration of the Parish Office and will be the first point of contact for visitors, parishioners and volunteers. As the Administrative Assistant you will manage the payment of accounts, maintain and prepare financial records, answer telephone enquiries and maintain Parish Records and rosters. The successful applicant will have excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and be strongly committed to the Catholic ethos.
Key duties include:
* Manage incoming calls, emails, visitors, and general office correspondence.
* Manage the payment of accounts and prepare financial records.
* Prepare, print, and distribute newsletters, booklets, flyers and presentations.
* Maintain Parish diary, rosters, records, spreadsheets and databases.
About you:
The successful applicant will have;
* Highly developed organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to contribute positively to the Parish Team
* Efficient and high quality administrative skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Demonstrated ability in the usage of Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher).
How to Apply
Please apply via Seek or email applications to by 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Your application should include a Resume and Cover Letter. For further information or a copy of the position description, please contact
The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child Safe Organisation. All employees and volunteers of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide are required to undergo and retain a valid Working With Children Check, as outlined in the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016, and are required to fulfil their legal and ethical obligations as Mandated Notifiersunder the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017.