CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ADELAIDE

PARISH FORMATION PROJECT OFFICER

Fixed Term Full Time

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide positively impacts the lives of its members through the development and delivery of human services related programs and offerings. An exciting new opportunity is available as Parish Formation Project Officer within the Archdiocese of Adelaide where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of parish and diocesan formation. This is more than a job, it’s a mission-focused opportunity to inspire and equip leaders, build community, and leave a lasting impact on the faith journey of others.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. There is zero-tolerance to abuse of any kind. All employees are required to comply with all Safeguarding policies and procedures and act in accordance with the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct and National Code of Conduct for Church personnel, Integrity in Our Common Mission.

About the Role:

An opportunity is available to support new initiatives in parish and diocesan faith formation in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. The Parish Formation Project Officer is a newly created full-time, fixed term (2 year contract) position within the Pastoral Services Team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to the life of the Church by helping to design, lead, and implement transformative faith formation initiatives.

As the Parish Formation Project Officer, you will collaborate with clergy, parish teams, schools and diocesan agencies to develop and deliver high-quality programs, train and accompany leaders, and create engaging resources that foster growth in discipleship and mission. The role will support the design and implementation of a new parish-based formation program, the 2026 Archdiocesan Synod formation plan, and parish leadership formation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate formation programs for parishes and leaders.
• Contribute to the formation program for the 2026 Archdiocesan Synod and the implementation of Synod outcomes.
• Train and accompany parish leaders and facilitators.
• Curate and develop engaging formation materials and resources.
• Promote programs and manage participant recruitment and engagement.
• Collaborate with clergy, parish teams, diocesan agencies, chaplaincies, and schools.
• Provide project management support for new and pilot initiatives.

About You

We are seeking a person of faith who is passionate about formation, ideally you will have:

• A strong personal faith life and commitment to Eucharist and community.
• Experience in pastoral ministry, especially in adult formation and facilitation.
• Relevant qualifications in theology or pastoral studies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong initiative, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Competence in project management and information technology

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek or email your application to [email protected] by 9.00am on Monday 23^rd March 2026. Your application should include a Cover letter and Resume. For enquiries or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected]

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child Safe Organisation. All employees and volunteers of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide are required to undergo and retain a valid Working With Children Check, as outlined in the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016, and are required to fulfil their legal and ethical obligations as Mandated Notifiers under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017.