An excellent opportunity has arisen for a School and Parish Officer to join the team at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd.

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan – MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The School and Parish Officer is a newly created role within the Catholic Mission and Identity Team, established to strengthen the relationships between Catholic schools and their parish communities in alignment with the MACS 2030 Strategic Plan. This role supports the development and delivery of programs and resources that enhance faith formation, deepen understanding of Catholic tradition, and bring the “Working Together in Mission” initiative to life within school-parish contexts. It is ideally suited to an experienced professional with strong theological or Religious Education knowledge, who is skilled in building partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. The Catholic Mission and Identity team leads initiatives that promote Catholic faith formation, parish-school collaboration, and spiritual enrichment for school communities across the Archdiocese.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Embed the Working Together in Mission initiative by supporting deeper engagement between schools and their parish communities.
• Collaborate with internal MACS teams and Archdiocesan partners to develop liturgical and sacramental resources for schools.
• Work with school leaders and parish priests to foster constructive, faith-based relationships that benefit families and communities.
• Coordinate strategic programs that enhance family faith formation and strengthen the school-parish connection.
• Represent the Catholic Mission and Identity team at events, building strong networks within MACS and across the broader Catholic environment.
• Provide practical support and guidance to schools to activate local faith-based initiatives and encourage greater community involvement.

ABOUT YOU

• You demonstrate a deep understanding of the Catholic tradition and are committed to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• You hold relevant qualifications in theology, religious education or a related discipline, with experience in educational or pastoral environments.
• You communicate with clarity and warmth, and build strong relationships across diverse school and parish communities.
• You bring a collaborative mindset and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• You manage your time and priorities well, balancing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• You work respectfully with clergy, school leaders, families and partners, and are confident navigating faith-based contexts.

Salary range for this position is $117,064 (EO1) – $137,125 (EO5) per annum exclusive of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email [email protected]

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Sunday, 8 June 2025