Job Vacancy for Parish Secretary 

St Patrick’s Parish, Lucan, is currently recruiting a Parish Secretary. The role is offered initially on a one-year fixed term and part-time basis for 20 hours per week, 9.30a.m. – 1.30p.m., Monday – Friday. 

Reporting to the Parish Priest, duties include: 

  • Providing an administrative service to St Patrick’s Parish, Lucan 
  • Managing the parish office with effective use of up-to-date office systems 
  • Receiving members of the public and dealing with enquiries 
  • Maintaining computerised accounts for the parish 
  • Recording and managing parish records 
  • Responsibility for payroll function 

Requirements: 

  • The successful candidate will have at least 5 years administrative experience. 
  • Robust book-keeping skills and experience is essential and a Certificate in Accounting Technicians of Ireland (IATI), is desirable. 
  • Up-to-date computer skills including Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel with some database experience.  
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively  
  • Ability to work well as part of team. 

To Apply 

Letters of application with enclosed curriculum vitae should be emailed to Fr Philip Curran at pcurran@dublindiocese.ie before 5p.m. on Friday 19 July. Add Application for Secretary Post to subject line on email. A job description will be sent to all candidates on application or enquiry.