Diocesan Engagement Lead — Part-Time Maternity Cover

caritasau; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous leave benefits including Well

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Job summary

Caritas Australia is seeking a purpose-driven professional for a 12-month maternity leave cover in a part-time role (2 days per week) in the Perth Diocese. The role connects faith, justice and community, delivering education, advocacy and partnerships.

Based at the Perth Diocesan Office with hybrid work, you will lead diocesan engagement, build relationships with schools and parishes, and design presentations for Project Compassion launches across the diocese.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Education, Theology, Community Engagement or Communications, or equivalent experience delivering faith-based workshops, professional learning, or community engagement initiatives.
• Proven experience collaborating with diocesan authorities, parishes, schools, agencies, or wider communities to promote social and ecological justice grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage multiple projects and events effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading diocesan engagement in Caritas Australia’s mission through education, advocacy, fundraising and ecological justice initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with Catholic schools, parishes and volunteers, including developing and supporting a network of parish representatives.
• Designing and delivering engaging presentations, workshops and events (such as Project Compassion launches) across the diocese.
• Representing Caritas Australia at diocesan events and collaborating with internal teams to support fundraising, communications and supporter engagement.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education, Theology, Community Engagement or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caritas Australia is seeking a purpose-driven professional for a 12-month maternity leave cover in a part-time role (2 days per week) in the Perth Diocese. The role connects faith, justice and community, delivering education, advocacy and partnerships.

Based at the Perth Diocesan Office with hybrid work, you will lead diocesan engagement, build relationships with schools and parishes, and design presentations for Project Compassion launches across the diocese.