Diocese of Parramatta

Welcome to the Diocese of Parramatta

If you feel you have the skills and commitment to serve the Catholic Church in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we would love to hear from you.

We look for people who bring:

• An understanding and commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

About us

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing diocese in Australia.  The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 83 Catholic schools, and more than 45,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.

Please send your resume and covering letter when applying to parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org

About the Diocese

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 82 Catholic schools, and more than 43,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.
The Diocese of Parramatta produces a large volume of printed and online material to promote, engage and enhance the work of Diocese.

About the Role

The Diocese is seeking a Head: Formation for Mission who will be responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Formation for Mission team and the Office for Worship to ensure all religious education and development programs are implemented and carried out in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, as well as Diocesan policies.
The Head: Formation for Mission will work in collaboration with the Head: Mission Engagement to assist the Chancellor (Ministries) in the overall leadership of the Diocesan ministries.

Reporting to the Chancellor (Ministries) you will be responsible for:

Management of the following teams:
Formation for Mission Team

• Resource and enhance potential for future leadership roles amongst lay people throughout the Diocese;

• Plan and develop programs for initial and ongoing formation of lay people to exercise ministry within parishes throughout the Diocese;

• Support existing and new models of pastoral leadership and ministry;

• Work with Parish, Deanery and Diocesan Pastoral Councils and leadership teams by engaging in listening and discerning with them;

• Coordinate with parishes to provide training, mentoring and resources to parish teams;

• Participate in professional associations and conferences to expand knowledge of national and international issues influencing the church and to develop a network of useful contacts;

• Advise the Chancellor (Ministries) of developments related to lay ecclesial ministry and formation to identify potential opportunities for the diocese, mitigate risks and manage the impact on operational and mission effectiveness in a cost effective manner;

• Provide the Chancellor (Ministries) with input for the ongoing strategic planning process to integrate plans for supporting the related ministry formation;

• Facilitate the shaping of the Diocesan vision and strategic plan for forming lay people for leadership in parish ministries;

• Engage in major church events including Plenary Council and subsequent initiatives;

• Assess and plan of core programs and themes, resource and network development and parish uptake of resources;

• Coordinate/accompany the reflective ministry program with regard to its preparation, presentation/facilitation, management and promotion; and

• Engage with Catholic Education and the Religious Education Curriculum.

Office for Worship Team

• Work with the Liturgical Educator on educational and formational programs – sacramental coordinators teams in parishes, RCIA teams in parishes, parish, school and Diocesan ministers of Word and Eucharist, children’s liturgy teams;

• Provide resources for these programs;

• Coordinate Diocesan liturgical events – RCIA. Chrism Mass etc.; and

• Membership on the Diocesan Liturgy Commission.

In collaboration with the Head: Mission Engagement:

• Identify and adopt a core document that provides a common foundation for the Mission Enrichment Team (MET) Parramatta;

• Plan and conduct a Diocesan Mission Conference;

• Develop and implement a collaborative program for obtaining and reviewing parish and parishioner feedback; and

• Liaise with the Communications team in the continued development of various online events and “The Well”, the Diocese’ online platform where resources produced and developed inhouse and from outside contributors on leadership and faith can be found.

About you

To be the successful candidate you need to demonstrate:

• A demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church;
• Awareness of current issues in the Church in relation to youth ministry, evangelisation, social justice, parish life and ecclesial ministry;
• High level verbal and written, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Skills in enabling, empowering others;
• Discretion and confidentiality; and
• Good understanding of current technology and software, website integration, applications of social media platforms and ability to construct electronic presentations incorporating video and sound files as a tool.

You need to have:

• Tertiary qualification commensurate with levels for diocesan leadership ministries in the Australian Church, preferably in theology, pastoral ministry, leadership and/or religious education;
• 5-8 years’ experience working in church or faith related organisations (diocese, parish, school or agency) and relevant leadership experience;
• Experience with parish dynamics and structures;
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple and diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to build and manage collaborative initiatives;
• Familiarity with safeguarding and risk management;
• Proven experience in leading group work and/or facilitating support and educational groups;
• Ability to supervise and manage teams of staff;
• Demonstrated experience in promoting shared vision and collaborative efforts;
• Proven ability to work autonomously, to think creatively and laterally, to problem solve and to implement strategic plans & responses that take into account risk assessments, budgetary requirements and organisational needs;
• Ability to contribute to executive level leadership in a positive, valuable and professional manner; and
• Substantial time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver under pressure.

Applications for the position should include:

• A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and briefly describe your skills, experience and capabilities to undertake this role (maximum 2 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae.

If you would like more information, a copy of the full job description or to have a confidential chat, please email Ms. Deeanne Martin on parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org

Applications Close 10pm Monday 10 May 2021.

The successful applicant is expected to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check.

About the Diocese

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 82 Catholic schools, and more than 43,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.
The Diocese of Parramatta produces a large volume of printed and online material to promote, engage and enhance the work of Diocese.c

About the Role

The Diocese is seeking a Head: Mission Engagement who will be responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Diocesan Youth Ministry (Catholic Youth Parramatta), Life Marriage Family and Peace, Justice and Ecology ministries and to work in collaboration with the Head: Formation for Mission to assist the Chancellor (Ministries) in the overall leadership of the Diocesan ministries.
Reporting to the Chancellor (Ministries) you will be responsible for:

Management of the following teams:
Enhancing Youth Ministry

• Maintain current awareness and understanding of comprehensive youth ministry for the Diocese of Parramatta;

• Develop and communicate an ongoing plan for implementation and facilitating across the diocese a shared understanding of goals and strategies;

• Work with and assist diocesan structures of staffing, collaboration and chaplaincy for youth ministry in our parishes, faith communities, Catholic schools and CCD;

• Give practical attention in both the wider ecclesial and local contexts to broaden the focus of outreach and evangelisation toward the marginalised, the nominal and the unbaptised; and

• Coordinate involvement in wider ecclesial events and participation in international and national events to foster unity, formation and mission

Cultivating Family Life

• Lead the delivery of resources, programs and events in relation to the Church’s teaching on marriage, natural family planning and family life;

• Drive the establishment, education and networking of family groups in the parishes of the Diocese to support marriage, family life and relationships, providing guidelines and ongoing assistance for such groups;

• Collaboration with CEDP in the delivery of family faith resources and information to school families throughout the Diocese;

• Collaboration with other Diocesan agencies such as Tribunal and Catholic Care Social Services and other appropriate service providers in making available information and social and spiritual support and services in the area of marriage enrichment, marriage and family counselling, separation, divorce and annulment; and

• Monitor developments and initiatives in government and society affecting respect for marriage, family life and relationships and work together with other Catholic offices and dioceses to contribute to public debate and policy development in these areas.

Educating for Justice 

• Encourage Catholic Social Teaching in all areas of the Diocese by raising awareness of unjust situations in society and advocate for people suffering injustice;

• Support the implementation of CARITAS programs and information systems in the Diocese; and

• Develop and maintain positive ecumenical and interfaith relationships to promote inter-religious appreciation and dialogue.

In collaboration with the Head: Formation for Mission

• Identify and adopt a core document that provides a common foundation for the Mission Enrichment Team (MET) Parramatta;
• Plan and conduct a Diocesan Mission Conference;
• Develop and implement a collaborative program for obtaining and reviewing parish and parishioner feedback; and
• Liaise with the Communications team in the continued development of various online events and “The Well”, the Diocese’ online platform where resources produced and developed inhouse and from outside contributors on leadership and faith can be found.

About you

To be the successful candidate you need to demonstrate:

• A demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church;

• Awareness of current issues in the Church in relation to youth ministry, evangelisation, social justice, parish life and ecclesial ministry;

• High level verbal and written, interpersonal and communication skills;

• Skills in enabling, empowering others;

• Discretion and confidentiality; and

• Good understanding of current technology and software, website integration, applications of social media platforms and ability to construct electronic presentations incorporating video and sound files as a tool.

You need to have:

• Tertiary qualification commensurate with levels for diocesan leadership ministries in the Australian Church, preferably in theology, ministry, leadership and/or religious education;
• 5-8 years’ experience working in church or faith related organisations (diocese, parish, school or agency) and relevant leadership experience;
• Experience with parish dynamics and structures;
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple and diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to build and manage collaborative initiatives;
• Familiarity with safeguarding and risk management;
• Proven experience in leading group work and/or facilitating support and educational groups;
• Ability to supervise and manage teams of staff;
• Demonstrated experience in promoting shared vision and collaborative efforts;
• Proven ability to work autonomously, to think creatively and laterally, to problem solve and to implement strategic plans & responses that take into account risk assessments, budgetary requirements and organisational needs;
• Ability to contribute to executive level leadership in a positive, valuable and professional manner; and
• Substantial time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver under pressure.

Applications for the position should include:

• A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and briefly describe your skills, experience and capabilities to undertake this role (maximum 2 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae.

If you would like more information, a copy of the full job description or to have a confidential chat, please email Ms. Deeanne Martin on parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org

Applications Close 10pm Monday 10 May 2021.

The successful applicant is expected to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check.

About the Diocese

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 82 Catholic schools, and more than 43,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.

The Diocese of Parramatta produces a large volume of printed and online material to promote, engage and enhance the work of Diocese.

About the Role

The Diocese is seeking a Digital Content Creator. This position is temporary part-time (with a view to permanent after 6 months).

The Digital Content Creator is responsible for all videography, video editing and content creation across a range of formats for all requirements of the Diocese and ensuring alignment to strategic goals and project priorities.

Reporting to the Head of Communication Services you will be responsible for:

• Oversee and produce all filming and editing content, from the initial conception to final delivery;
• Responsible for shooting, lighting and audio;
• Develop digital content and concepts including input of music, dialogues, graphics and effects if needed for review and approval ensuring the application of best practice design principles and compliance with organisational communications requirements;
• Ensure all collateral produced has design cohesion and consistency across the various brands of the Diocese of Parramatta;
• Ability to utilise raw footage to assemble rough and final edits;
• Understanding of in-house design services and ability to support the Diocese with design and produce graphics, flyers, images, layout design and other ad-hoc requests as required;
• Proactively recommend digital content for marketing proposals;
• Ensure all collateral is ready for digital publication within agreed tight deadlines;
• Work in an interdisciplinary manner across project teams, Diocesan initiatives and with suppliers and service providers as required and contribute to the conceptualisation and realisation of Diocese of Parramatta vision and strategic direction;
• Ensure all required collateral and artwork is consistent for all digital initiatives of the Diocese;
• Support other departments with designed material for their respective campaigns; and
• Ensure a high level of fluency across the creative suite is shown.

About you

To be the successful candidate you need to demonstrate:

• A demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church;
• Demonstrated experience in videography, video editing and content creation;
• Experience working with diverse, creative teams to develop innovative and accessible design for integrated marketing campaigns including the ability to plan, prioritise and meet strict deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in post-production software a MUST (Premiere Pro, Davinci etc.) combined with a strong knowledge and understanding of both print and web processes;
• Demonstrated experience and a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and managing and maintaining database systems; and
• Ideally you will also be a problem solver who will take ownership of assigned projects with fresh ideas and innovative design.

You need to have:

• Tertiary qualification in visual arts/design/communication/screen & social media marketing or similar or extensive experience;
• At least 3-5 years work experience in a similar role covering traditional and digital media;
• Know your way around both video and audio equipment;
• Must have online and digital production experience and skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple and diverse stakeholders;
• Proven ability to work autonomously, to think creatively and laterally, to problem solve;
• Significant commitment to client services and accountability for their performance;
• Demonstrated focus on outcomes and emphasis on exceeding customer/client expectations; and
• Substantial time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver under pressure.

Applications for the position should include:

• A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and briefly describe your skills, experience and capabilities to undertake this role (maximum 2 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae.

If you would like more information, a copy of the full job description or to have a confidential chat, please email Ms. Deeanne Martin on parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org

Applications Close 10pm Sunday 28 March 2021 (unless closed earlier).

The successful applicant is expected to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check.

Only candidates with the right to live and work in Australia should apply for this position.

No agency contact please. This position is being managed internally.

Short Job Description

Fast Paced HR Generalist BP Role – School Age Care.

The Organisation: 

Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL) provides early years education and school age care across 37 OOSH and early learning centres within the Parramatta, Blacktown, Hawkesbury/Nepean and Blue Mountains regions and is continuing to grow.

We are a not-for-profit charity organisation with a mission of supporting families and children within our communities by delivering quality development and learning experiences for children in our care.

Due to the ongoing growth within our Catholic Out of School Hours Care (COSHC) network we are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join the CDPSL HR team. 

The Role:

The HR Business Partner will be the first port of call for the 300 strong COSHC team for:

• Interpreting and providing practical advice on Award application
• Employee Advocate ensuring that all ER matters are managed according to HR best practice
• Talent Attraction and Retention initiatives including hands on recruitment
• Develop professional relationships based on trust and subject matter expertise
• Administration superstar with an eye for detail

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge and experience of day to day HR operational tasks including complex ER issues.
• Talent and Recruitment expert with the ability to seek out, implement and maintain quality talent pipeline
• Ability to gain a deep understanding of specific people challenges within a client group
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply HR legislation including Awards, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Willingness to maintain regular face to face contact with employees and travel accordingly
• Ability to gain a deep understanding of leadership and employee challenges and proactively leverage HR tools and frameworks to develop solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an Advisory or Business Partner role
• Experience in the OOSH or Children’s Services sector is highly desirable

Benefits:

• True generalist role where you can make a difference and add real value
• Supportive and collaborative team who want you to be successful
• Work with dedicated Leaders that are passionate about what they do
• Flexible work options including ability to work from home
• Convenient Parramatta office location

Click here for detailed role description.

The application link is https://cdpsl.elmotalent.com.au/careers/cdpsl/job/view/105

Closing Date is Monday 17 May 2021 and contact details are Kerry Quilkey Kerry.Quilkey@cdpsl.org.au

The successful applicant is expected to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check.