National Diocesan Director Officer

• Full-time position with a flexible hybrid working arrangement

• Foster unity across dioceses through collaborative engagement and shared mission

• Join a leading Not-for-Profit tackling poverty & building a better future for all

Leverage your administration and organisational
skills to empower our Diocesan Directors and strengthen our community partnerships
and outreach in Australia.

About Caritas Australia

We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. Our vision is to end poverty promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods clean water sanitation and education.

Why work for Caritas Australia

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team you will also benefit from:

• Advancing your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangements to support your work/life balance

• Generous leave benefits including wellbeing birthday and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave

• Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

What does the role involve

Reporting to the National Diocesan Director Manager this role is instrumental in strengthening relationships across Australian Catholic
dioceses supporting our Diocesan Directors
to animate the vision and mission of Caritas Australia at the local diocesan level

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Strengthen alignment across the Diocesan Director network through effective communication meetings and the coordination of Caritas Australia and diocesan social and ecological justice led activities.

• Champion the growth of the Parish Representative Program.

• Develop resources and materials to assist Diocesan Directors in raising awareness and delivering
  impactful fundraising and advocacy campaigns.

• Support the onboarding of new Diocesan Directors and ensure accurate record keeping to maintain a well-connected and informed network.

This role is based in our Melbourne office and will work a hybrid model including two days in the office per week.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Caritas Australias mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts.
They
will have a mix of the following qualifications skills and experience:

• A deep understanding of Catholic Social Teaching with the ability to create faith-based resources prayers and activities.

• A tertiary qualification in
  Communication Business Administration Educationor
  Community Engagement -
  or equivalent experience through work or volunteering in mission-aligned settings

• A proactive and compassionate approach able to support and connect meaningfully with our Diocesan Directors.

• Strong communication and organisation skills takes initiative and can manage competing priorities.

• Confident with digital tools and creating impactful written content and multimedia resources for diverse audiences.
  

How to apply

We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the listed qualifications. We value diverse experiences and we believe in potential. If youre passionate about this role and believe you can make a valuable contribution wed love to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until 08 October 2025but we encourage you to apply early as we will be assessing candidates as they come in and may close the ad earlier if necessary.

For any further questions or enquiries please contact the recruitment team at
. Otherwise please submit you cover letter and CV through the relevant links.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us.

Our commitment to safeguardingCaritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks Working with Children Checks Reference Checks) abide by our safeguarding policies and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race sex gender age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples members of minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.