6 Month Position (0.4 EFT)

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Institute Leadership Team of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea by exploring ways in which to share the Mercy charism of Catherine McAuley, their foundress, into the future.

The Institute

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (“Institute”) is a religious congregation of Catholic women who endeavour to engage with the call of God’s Mercy by responding to the cry of the earth and of those rendered poor.

Sisters of the Institute are governed by an elected Leader and Council (the Leadership) and serve individually in a variety of ministries.

The Role

The Institute Leadership Team is looking for an experienced professional, with an understanding of the unique charism of Religious Congregations.

The role of the Project Officer will be to explore pathways that enable the Mercy charism of Catherine McAuley to expand and flourish into the future.

The core focus is to gather evidence to inform and support the need or otherwise of action needed to further the work of Pathways of Mercy.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a comprehensive report investigating the need for pathways for those who have already been involved with Mercy mission and ministry and wish to remain connected to the mission and ministry in some way.
• Pending approval of the investigative report, develop a Pilot Project that seeks increased involvement with the mission and ministry of mercy.

Qualifications, Skills and competencies:

• Understanding of Religious Congregations and their unique charism
• Competent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills – ability to manage project and timeframes
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as well as individually
• A commitment to uphold and support Gospel values and Mercy ethos
• Ability to work within cultural diversity
• Demonstrated commitment to lay leadership

This is a 6 month casual position, approximately 15 hours per week across 6 months.  Flexibility will be required regarding actual days and hours of work.

You will be paid an hourly rate commensurate with the requirements of the role.  Please note, you will need to have a current driver’s licence and have the ability to travel to areas throughout Australia. Travel will be required on a needs basis and in consultation with the Institute Leadership Team.  All travel expenses will be paid for by the Institute.

The Process

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Anita Mueller, Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Interested applicants are required to submit an application, addressing the skills and competencies, with a curriculum vitae to Anita Mueller, Human Resource Manager ([email protected]) by Friday 11 April 2025. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia & Papua New Guinea is committed to creating a culture of safety and respect for all, including prioritising the safety and best interests of all children and vulnerable adults with whom we have contact.

All staff are expected to take all reasonable steps to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable adults and to comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures, including responding to and reporting all suspicions and allegations of abuse