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Appointment Education

Former senator to head National Catholic Education Commission 

Australia’s bishops have appointed former Victorian senator Scott Ryan as the next executive director of the National Catholic Education Commission, succeeding Jacinta Collins.

Eastern Rite Ukraine

Ukrainian bishops visit Canberra for talks

Executive staff of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference secretariat have met with members of the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Politics Social media

Government will ‘stand firm’ as under-16s ban comes into effect

Communications Minister Anika Wells has vowed to “stand firm” against looming legal challenges and pressure from technology giants as the Government’s under-16s social media ban comes into effect today. Source: The Australian.

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LATEST JOBS

  • Mercy Education Limited (MEL) invites expressions of interest for the position of Chair of the Board. This is a unique opportunity to lead and steward Catholic education in the Mercy tradition across thirteen Colleges in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

  • St Andrew’s Catholic College, Redlynch invites applications from experienced and dynamic educational leaders for the position of Head of College – Primary (Prep to Year 6).

  • We have an exciting opening in our Parish Leadership team for the right person to join us in coaching parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Brisbane to become all God is calling them to be.

  • We are seeking an organised and proactive Executive Officer to provide high-level administrative and secretariat support to the Deputy General Secretary and Executive Secretaries of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

  • Kildare Ministries is seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and strengthen governance across our educational and community works. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role that shapes the future of a mission-focused, not for profit organisation committed to hope, justice and compassion.

  • Join the leadership team at Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers, where your expertise in pedagogy, curriculum and learning will help shape a culture of shared purpose, professional growth and student success. This role is a Fixed- Term, Full Time position commencing on 12 January 2026 and concluding on 12 December 2031.