• Full-time position as Diocesan Director of 2 dioceses (Maitland/Newcastle and Bathurst) based either in Newcastle or in Bathurst.
• Make a significant impact by inspiring donors to support those in need.
• Become a part of one of the world’s largest international development networks.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Catholic Mission (CM) is looking for a Diocesan Director (DD) for the Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle and the Diocese of Bathurst. In this role, you will be working in conjunction with the Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle and the Bishop of the Diocese of Bathurst to implement the national program for Catholic Mission (CM) and the broader Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS).

As a part of a national team, the DD is the local regional coordinator and representative that provides services, programs and expertise within the Catholic Church in Australia. The primary objectives of the role are to:
• Continue to grow the success and presence of CM within the two dioceses, including generating both increasing pastoral and financial support for the projects of CM.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with stakeholders, supporters and donors of CM, to ensure the effective delivery of our formation programs, including the growth of our donor/supporter base.

The position plays a pivotal part in helping raise awareness, within the broader Australian society, of the reality that many human beings struggle daily to survive and that faith in action can bring about effective, hope-filled change to people who are suffering.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Catholic Mission (CM) is the Pope’s international mission agency in Australia. We partner with communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and faith formation, and being an active voice for human rights.

ABOUT YOU
Essential Knowledge
• Due to the essential breadth of involvement with parishes, clergy and the Catholic Church’s evangelisation activities, this position is identified as requiring a practising Catholic who will have an understanding of, appreciation for and commitment to promote Catholic principles, values and global mission.
• Hold an affinity for Catholic values and beliefs, principals of justice, human rights and Catholic Social Teaching, and for CM’s stated aims (www.catholicmission.org.au)
• An understanding of the structure of the Catholic Church.
• Understanding of and appreciation of fundraising as demonstrated in previous roles.
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant discipline (Theology, Education, Fundraising, Management, or Sales and Marketing).

Essential Experience
1. Demonstrated involvement in the Catholic Church in your parish.
2. Proven professional experience of at least three (3) years within a Catholic Church position, and/or equivalent professional roles within the sectors of education, marketing, fundraising, or event management.
3. Proven experience in building excellent rapport with individuals and groups; and networking ability within your Diocese and regional area of Australia.
4. Understanding of and appreciation of fundraising as demonstrated in previous roles.
Essential Skills
1. Relationship management within a fundraising context.
2. Demonstrated capability to deliver high quality verbal and written communication including public speaking presentations, reports, education sessions and especially leading pastoral and prayer group activities.
3. Proven significant capability to organise tasks, achieve targets and manage competing priorities in a professional and proactive manner.
4. Solid stakeholder management experience.
5. Sound computer skills to prepare documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
6. Experience in training delivery and administration.
7. Current car driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout the diocese, including evening and weekend work.

Characteristics
• Enthusiastic, resilient, adaptable, patient, tenacious, energetic, resourceful, pragmatic and pastoral.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with (and lead collaboration of) others.
• Learning mindset with commitment to bringing best practice in fundraising to CM.
• Self-motivated and works autonomously, using initiative when required, with a disciplined and determined approach.
• Learning mindset with commitment to bringing best practice in fundraising to CM.

Australian Work Eligibility
• Eligible to work in Australia.

AS A PART OF THE TEAM…
• You will have the opportunity to be mentored by and work collaboratively with experienced managers.
• You will have manager support with 1:1 meetings and team meetings.
• You will get to participate in professional development and networking opportunities.
• You will have access to flexible working arrangements with hybrid office/WFH options.
• You will enjoy a caring and supportive environment.
• You will be gifted leave (over Christmas and New Year).
• You will have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NEXT STEPS
For a position description, please refer to: http://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-us/work-with-us.

For a short video on what it’s like working at Catholic Mission, please refer to: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-catholic-mission/about-us#our-people.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.

Please note:
• The successful applicant is subject to a National Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, usually within three weeks of submitting your application.