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Budget Politics

Budget to reveal bottom-line improvement and ‘spending restraint’

Today’s federal budget will reveal a $45 billion improvement in the bottom line over this and the next three financial years, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers promises “spending restraint” at a time of high and rising inflation. Source: The Guardian.

Aged Care Budget

Catholic sector calls for 60,000 extra home care packages

Catholic Health Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to fund up to 60,000 additional Support at Home packages in today’s federal budget to address a growing aged care waitlist.

Appointment Ordinariate

Pope appoints US bishop Ordinariate Administrator in Australia 

Pope Leo XIV has announced the new apostolic administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia following the appointment of Archbishop Anthony Randazzo to Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts at the Vatican.

Jobs Market Blog

Jobs Market Blog by CathNews offers a variety of Catholic job articles, career guides and recruitment insights.

LATEST JOBS

  • The Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a committed individual to support the vital ministry of Special Religious Education (SRE). Based at The Entrance, you will provide formation, training, and resources to the volunteers who share the Gospel with thousands of students each week. This part-time role (22.8 hours) offers flexibility and the chance to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

  • Exceptional leadership opportunity to manage the Diocese’s commitment towards the wellbeing and protection children, young people & vulnerable adults. This is a full-time role and based in Pennant Hills.

  • The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst is inviting applications for the role of Corrective Services Chaplain at Wellington Correctional Centre.

  • Townsville Catholic Education is seeking an experienced and relationship-focused leader to guide the use of educational systems, data and digital innovation across our Diocese.

  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented person to support the delivery of our communications and fundraising activities in this fixed term part time role. The position would suit someone with an interest in communications, media or marketing who is keen to support an international Catholic charity with a national reach.

  • Step into a CFO role (or take the next step up) with real influence. Lead strategy, systems, and a multi-entity finance function end-to-end. Purpose-driven organisation with strong community impact in Bendigo.