Australian Catholic Youth Festival – Leadership Roles (internal Committee)

Be Part of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2025!

• Sunday 30th November Tuesday 2nd December 2025
• Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Please note: This Expression of Interest is open to Festival Leadership roles (Committee Members)

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF or the Festival) is a national gathering hosted in Melbourne that will bring together thousands of young Catholics from across Australia to offer a vibrant experience of worship inspiring speakers interactive workshops and meaningful community connections. It serves as a beacon of hope culminating our Jubilee Year celebrations by empowering young people to encounter Christ and give witness to the hope that does not disappoint Jesus Christ.

To bring this vision to life a dedicated workforce will be assembled to support various aspects of the festival including logistics hospitality liturgy and pastoral care. Your participation through the offering of your time and talents to the Festival in Leadership role would be invaluable in creating a welcoming and enriching environment for our youth.

There are four specific areas that will be staffed during the festival:

• Plenary: Main stage events concerts
• Program: Workshops.
• Encounter: Panels installations and meaningful experiences focused on connection and formation.
• Event Team: Welcome pilgrims manage logistics assist with set-up and pack-down.
• Safety: Support safety matters including on-site triaging.

Whats Involved in being a Festival Leader

Oversite and accountability of allocated Festival Stream

Workforce Leadership responsibility of allocated teams under your stream.

Role-modelling risk mitigation issue management and good governance practice

Archdiocesan Executive Leadership fully supports employee participation but please discuss with your line manager prior to completing the Expression of Interest and ensure youre available to attend workshops and work at least one day of the festival:

• Sunday 30th Nov Cathedral precinct festa & pilgrimage/walk from St Patricks Cathedral to MCEC
• Monday 1st December / Tuesday 2nd December Festival days

Register your Interest:

Click Apply upload a short résumé or bio and complete the short questionnaire.

Please note: Employment Hero requires a document upload to submit your expression of interest. You do not need to submit a formal multi-page CV. A one-page résumé or a short bio is sufficient.

The festival project team will review all applications and be in touch with you to confirm next steps. If you have any questions please contact the Australian Catholic Youth Festival workforce lead at:

To learn more visit: The Australian Catholic Youth Festival Melbourne 2025 Website