Diocese of Melbourne

- This department is set up to ensure the Diocese departments and institutions are
meeting their objectives and operate within the administrative and financial
guidelines set forth by the diocese.
- The department also manages human resources, day-to-day operations and
strategic planning for the diocese headquarters and works with the departments
in their administrative needs.
- Additionally with the assistance of the Communications department acts as the
coordinator and liaison for the clergy, laity, departments and institutions.

* Office of the Bishop
  - The office of the Bishop responds efficiently and properly to the rigorous
demands associated with the overall duties of the Bishop. Tasks include
official and unofficial meetings with Clergy and Laity, public and official
appearances, conferences and travels.
  - As well as initiation and coordination of meetings and events involving the
Bishop with local, national, and international civic, cultural, academic,
religious and political leadership.
  - The office also handles special events which require organization and
coordination on the Diocese, parish and Ecumenical levels.
  - In addition, this office processes all forms of communication addressed to
the Bishop and serves as the Bishop’s liaison with various departments
within the diocese, the institutions and the governing bodies.
  - The office of the Bishop will be staffed by Bishop’s secretaries reporting
to the Bishop.

* Correspondence Office
  - This office is responsible for all official correspondence in Arabic and English
of the Office of the Bishop.
  - The office assists the Bishop with the high volume of correspondence addressed
to him personally, ensuring that each piece of mail is forwarded properly and
receives an accurate and prompt reply.
  - The office facilitates special correspondence from the Bishop to various groups
and individuals both within the Diocese and at large.
  - This office should be staffed by an Arabic Correspondent / Translator and
English Correspondent.

* Vicar General‘s Office
  - In the absence of the Bishop and where the Bishop is not contactable, the Vicar
  General is responsible for such things as:
  - Delegating priests to serve liturgy where a parish priest has fallen ill
  - Authority to sign and stamp the “Church Consent to Marry Certificates”
  - Greet VIP’s visiting diocese
  - Attend any invitations on behalf of the Bishop with permission of the Bishop

* Advisory Board
  - Advisory board consists of all clergy and the treasurer and secretary of each
  church and the Bishop will add members to represent certain departments
  and institutions including youth reps.
  - Main role of advisory board is to assist with the administrative needs of
  Diocese and special projects and offer recommendations.
  - The Advisory board shall meet bi monthly