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.

Note: This role is for a fixed-term, until 31 December 2026, with a possibility for extension beyond this time.

The Role

As the Executive Officer, you will:

• Provide secretariat support to the Deputy General Secretary and the Executive Secretaries, including preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Assist with organising and attending Commission and advisory body meetings when required.
• Coordinate planning and workflows for nominated Commissions in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation on SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal agencies and external Catholic entities.
• Undertake projects and other tasks as required to support the work of the General Secretariat.

This position works within defined processes and policies, applying professional standards to ensure timely and accurate support for the Bishops Commissions and their advisory bodies.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in both large and small teams.
• Proven ability to plan, lead, and deliver projects effectively.
• An understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values, and awareness of issues impacting the life and mission of the Church in Australia.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (desirable).
• Familiarity with Church structures and pastoral life (desirable).

Salary: $120,000 + 12% super.

For any other enquiries regarding this role please contact [email protected].

How to apply

Please visit the job advertisement at: https://employmenthero.com/jobs/position/australian-catholic-bishops-conference-executive-officer-g9z1r/ and click ‘Apply now’.

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 18 January 2026

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 and free parking at our office in Braddon, ACT.

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. This position will be located in Canberra at the General Secretariat in Braddon, Australian Capital Territory.

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