Baychurch Presbyterian
Location: Melbourne Bayside Area, VIC
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 11th September 2026
Job Type: Part time
Closing Date: 31st October 2026

www.baychurchpresbyterian.com.au/admin-role

About Us

BayChurch Presbyterian is a gospel-centred, multicultural, and multigenerational church, located in the Bayside area of Melbourne. Our mission is to be a church that is loving God, loving one another, and sharing the hope of Jesus, with the bay area and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking an organised, warm, and competent Church Administrator with strong Gospel convictions, is a team player and has a strong work ethic. You will manage weekly church operations, coordinate major events, and support our ministry teams under the direction of the Minister.

Key Responsibilities

● Church Operations: Respond to general enquiries, manage the church calendar, undertake administrative tasks, handle facility bookings, and maintain the church database (rosters and membership data etc.).

● Communications: Respond to general church enquiries as appropriate. Prepare the weekly order of service, draft church-wide emails, update the website and resources.

● Event Management: Plan, coordinate and execute logistics for church ministries and major events (e.g., Easter, Christmas, weekends away), including organising and planning teams for events, and designing and coordinating promotional graphics/digital media.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential (Required):

1. Admin Capabilities: Proven experience in administration and clerical duties including diary management, document preparation and record-keeping.

2. Digital Literacy: Proficiency in MS 365/Google Workspace, church databases (e.g., Fluro, ChurchSuite), Basic graphic design (e.g., Canva), or a strong capacity to learn.

3. Event & Time Management: Demonstrated ability to plan events from inception to completion, multitask, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, coordinate with the minister, and work autonomously.

4. Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and warmly, draft professional announcements, newsletters, emails, and service rosters.

5. Pastoral Discretion & Confidentiality: High degree of integrity, emotional intelligence, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential personal, pastoral, or financial information.

6. Faith Alignment: Strong Gospel convictions and a committed Christian faith. You must have a caring and flexible attitude.

Remuneration & Terms

● Award: Paid in accordance with the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 [MA000002], reflective of skills and experience.

● Part-time, appointed by the BayChurch Session. Subject to a 6-month review, and biennially thereafter.

● The position is offered on a permanent part-time basis with the actual days and hours of work being negotiable.

Please email your CV, KSC Responses, and a cover letter detailing your suitability to the BayChurch Presbyterian Session at info@baychurchpresbyterian.com.au. 

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