Catechesis and Engagement Lead – International Eucharistic Congress

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Job summary

The Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking a Catechesis and Engagement Lead to guide Eucharist28 preparation across dioceses, parishes, schools and movements. You will curate faithful, accessible catechetical resources and oversee engagement pathways that connect communities with the Congress program.

You will work with the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation and national church stakeholders, coordinating resources, schedules and translation, while traveling interstate to meet partners and ensure diverse

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the Catholic Church, a Catholic agency or faith-based organisation.
• Solid grounding in Catholic catechesis and pastoral practice.
• Experience developing, curating or delivering accessible catechetical resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across diocesan, parish, education and church networks.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catechetical and formation resources for Eucharist28 and allied programs.
• Develop engagement pathways with dioceses, parishes, schools, chaplaincies and Church movements.
• Support participation of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Manage resource schedules and budgets with Archdiocesan teams.
• Interstate travel to meet dioceses, schools and other stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Resource development

Catholic formation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in education/theology/religious education/leadership

Job description

Catechesis and Engagement Lead – International Eucharistic Congress

Sydney NSW

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• Develop and curate faithful, accessible catechetical and formation resources.
• Build engagement pathways with dioceses, parishes, schools, chaplaincies and Church movements.
• Support the meaningful participation of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

About the International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28)

Eucharist28 is a global event of the Catholic Church centred on the Eucharist. Sydney will host the Congress in 2028, bringing together tens of thousands of people from around the world and hundreds of thousands of Australians.

The 2028 Congress marks the centenary of Australia’s first International Eucharistic Congress, held in Sydney in 1928. Last hosted in Australia in 1973, it will return Sydney to the centre of the global Catholic Church and seek to renew Christian life and participation in the Church’s mission.

As coordinator of the Congress, the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking an experienced Catholic formation professional to help dioceses, parishes, schools and other communities engage in the spiritual journey to Eucharist28.

About the Role

The Catechesis and Engagement Lead helps parishes, schools, Catholic groups and movements, and dioceses prepare for and participate meaningfully in Eucharist28, combining community engagement with the delivery of catechetical and formation resources.

Reporting to the Director, Formation & Programming, you will build relationships with Church leaders and local communities, understand their needs, and support them to bring preparatory initiatives to life and plan their participation in Congress week. You will maintain regular communication, facilitate consultation and connect communities with relevant resources, information and practical support.

Working closely with the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation, Archdiocesan teams and national Church stakeholders, you will coordinate and curate resources that are faithful to Church teaching, pastorally responsive and accessible. You will develop participation pathways, coordinate working groups, manage resource schedules and budgets, and support translation and cultural adaptation.

Interstate and regional travel is required to meet with dioceses, Catholic Education Offices, schools, parishes, Catholic groups and movements, and other stakeholders.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 27 October 2028, based at Polding Place, 75 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

About You

You are an experienced Catholic formation professional with sound catechetical knowledge and a pastoral approach. You can build trusted relationships, coordinate work across Church networks and develop resources that are useful to communities with different needs and backgrounds.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following key requirements:

• Demonstrated experience within the Catholic Church, a Catholic agency or another relevant faith-based organisation.
• Sound grounding in Catholic catechesis and contemporary catechetical practice, with the ability to engage credibly with clergy, theologians, educators and formation leaders.
• Experience developing, curating or delivering accessible catechetical or formation resources for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships across diocesan, parish, education or other Church networks.
• Experience coordinating consultation, engagement and collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the governance, structures, mission and operating environment of the Catholic Church in Australia.
• Experience implementing formation, mission, religious education or engagement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage schedules, budgets and competing priorities within agreed timeframes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, theology, religious education, leadership or a related discipline, and a current Working with Children Check.
• Cultural and pastoral sensitivity, together with a strong personal commitment to the mission, teachings and evangelising work of the Catholic Church and the spiritual significance of the Eucharist.

Your impact will be seen in high-quality catechetical resources, strong engagement across Catholic communities and meaningful participation by diverse groups in the journey to Eucharist28. You will bring sound judgement, careful organisation and a collaborative approach to this national formation program.

Applications should be sent in confidence to [e-mail] and should include a resume and cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and must have a current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Only candidates whose applications will be progressed will be contacted.

The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its important legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. You are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy. Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.