An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mission Partner Lead to join the team at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd.

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan – MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Mission Partner Lead is a strategic leadership role focused on driving innovative and comprehensive faith formation across MACS schools. You will lead the implementation of the MACS Faith Formation Framework, forge strong school-parish partnerships, and ensure all faith formation programs are responsive to system needs, grounded in Catholic tradition, and aligned with MACS 2030 strategic priorities. This role also oversees a high-performing team and collaborates widely to uplift Catholic mission and identity in school communities across the Archdiocese.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will lead the strategic design and delivery of faith formation initiatives across all MACS cohorts, aligned with system priorities.
• You will guide the implementation of the MACS Faith Formation Framework and develop partnerships with schools and parishes through “Working Together in Mission.”
• You will lead a team of faith formation professionals, providing direction, mentorship, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed program delivery.
• You will use data and research to evaluate impact, refine strategies, and inform tailored school improvement planning.
• You will collaborate with external experts and internal partners to embed innovative evangelisation and change management practices.
• You will contribute to the design of liturgical and sacramental resources in collaboration with diocesan and parish stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

• You are an experienced leader in Catholic education with a proven ability to design and implement faith formation programs that engage diverse audiences.
• You have a strong understanding of Catholic teaching, sacraments, and traditions, and can translate them into inspiring, contemporary formation strategies.
• You bring expertise in coaching teams, building stakeholder relationships, and managing complex change across systems.
• You are a strategic thinker who uses evidence and data to shape impactful programs and guide decision-making.
• You are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to the vision of forming thriving discipleship communities across MACS.

Please indicate your preferences for regional location as listed below in the cover letter.

• North – West Region  – Moonee Ponds & Werribee
• South – East Region – Moorabbin East & Croydon

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email [email protected]

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Sunday, 8 June 2025