About Us

Through its various ministries and outreach services, the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (Archdiocese) nurtures the spiritual lives of Catholics and supports those in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services. Guided by its mission and vision, the Archdiocese is committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

The Interdiocesan Tribunal of Sydney (Tribunal) is the judicial body of the eleven Latin Catholic dioceses in NSW and ACT, and for the Eastern Catholic Churches. It works on behalf of the Bishops of NSW and ACT, under the oversight of the Archbishop-Moderator, and under the leadership of the Judicial Vicar to judge marriage nullity cases brought before the Tribunal.

We are seeking a highly skilled and capable person for the role of Operations Coordinator to manage the operations of the Tribunal across its central office and instructional offices located in the dioceses

The role is a full-time role currently based in Leichhardt however there are plans to relocate to Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD in early 2027.

About the Role

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing operations and case handling across the 11 instructional offices, ensuring that policies, projects and initiatives are implemented consistently and in compliance with canonical and civil requirements. This includes allocating staff and resources according to workload, managing and reporting on the Tribunal’s operating budget, supervising and developing staff, ensuring confidentiality of case records and processes, and maintaining a cohesive and effective team.

You will provide strategic and judicial support to the Judicial Vicar by contributing to strategic planning, operational adjustments, special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. You will prepare reports on operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the management of Second and Third Instance cases by monitoring progress, timeliness and backlog across the instructional offices.

This role also has a strong stakeholder engagement and coordination function, and so developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including parish priests, clergy and chancery staff is key to this role. You will serve as an operational point of contact for enquiries from other diocesan and ecclesiastical entities, ensuring information is communicated effectively and matters are coordinated appropriately.

Overall, the position combines operational leadership, strategic support, case management, administration and stakeholder engagement to ensure the Tribunal offices operate efficiently, consistently, securely and in accordance with applicable canonical and civil requirements.

About You

We are seeking interest from suitably qualified candidates who would like to share in the Tribunal’s core pastoral ministry. Ideally, we are interested in people who meet the following Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of the Catholic Church
• Tertiary qualifications in area relevant to the role
• Relevant experience in operations or business management
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and develop personnel across multiple sites
• Ability to think strategic and to plan effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to actively listen
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Budgetary skills, including preparing, monitoring and reporting against an operating budget
• IT skills covering case management systems, databases and standard office applications
• Proficient in research, communication drafting, and diary management.

Why work for the Archdiocese?

As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We seek to provide flexible and accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we also provide a range of additional paid and unpaid leave options, professional development and study support, and extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected].

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter must include how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Requirements as outlined above under the heading About You.

Applications close 29 October 2026.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Only candidates whose applications will be progressed will be contacted. The successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check.

The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its important legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. You  are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.

Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.