Play a key role in advancing the Church’s mission of evangelisation, with a focus on young people, women and formation, in a position with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

Full-time ongoing, 37.5 hours per week

The Role

The Officer supports the Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation in delivering the mandate of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity & Ministry. You will be responsible for:

• Leading and contributing to initiatives that promote encounter, discipleship, and mission.
• Supporting lay participation, youth engagement, participation of women, and formation across diverse Australian contexts including research.
• Resourcing the formation of co-responsible laity to live out their baptismal vocation in the world.
• Support the Centre’s responsibilities for national and international youth events (i.e. World Youth Day).
• Collaborating with Church organisations and movements nationally to strengthen evangelisation efforts.
• Using contemporary digital tools and media to promote the Catholic faith in a theologically sound and pastorally sensitive manner.
• Assisting with administrative responsibilities including website and social media management, reporting, and event coordination.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religious Education, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ senior leadership experience in evangelisation.
• Strong understanding of Church structures and ministries in Australia.
• Experience in project and event management, including large-scale gatherings.
• Excellent communication skills, including digital and interpersonal.
• Ability to network effectively at local, national, and international levels.
• Commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values.
• Experience using media and technology for faith outreach is highly regarded.

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role please contact [email protected].

How to apply

Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “Role” and the “About You” sections above.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 31 August 2025

About Us

The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia.

The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions.

The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.

Benefits

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:

• Free onsite parking in Braddon
• Hybrid work-from-home options along with other flexibility provisions are available through our flexible work policy
• Generous leave provisions including:
  • additional Christmas leave
  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • study support and leave
  • paid retreat and formation leave

Additional Information for Applicants

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and promote and support a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference respects your privacy. In applying for this position, you will be providing the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference with personal including sensitive information. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance. Our privacy collection notice Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be obtained by visiting www.catholic.au.