Social Justice Facilitator

• Permanent opportunity with a supportive for-purpose employer (Full-Time or Part-Time hours may be considered for the right candidate)
• Hybrid work environment with office based in Sydney
• Competitive salary with generous packaging options

About Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of over 130 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies.  As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.

As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values (https://www.sydneycatholic.org/mission-vision-values/) and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

Why work for the Archdiocese?

As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We seek to provide flexible and accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we also provide a provide a range of additional paid and unpaid leave options, professional development and study support, and extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. 

What will you get?

• Opportunities to build your career within a large for-purpose organisation
• Be part of a team providing impactful work and important services
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay 
• Free access to a custom-built on-site gym
• Subsidised meals and coffee

 A full list of Staff Benefits can be accessed at: www.sydneycatholic.org/casys/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Staff-Benefits-2023-Booklet-520735.2.pdf

About the role

The Justice and Peace Office is an agency of the Archdiocese of Sydney that provides advice, research and educational activities on matters affecting social issues within the context of the Catholic Church’s social teachings. The office seeks to heighten the profile of Catholic Social Teaching within the Archdiocese and to both widen the knowledge of that teaching within the Church and the wider community.

The duties of the Social Justice Facilitator include, but are not limited to the following:

• Undertake educational, collaborative and advisory projects in pursuit of its mission of promoting the social teaching of the Catholic Church
• Working as an advocate, an organiser and project manager of campaigns centered on Social Justice issues within NSW
• Work collaboratively and as a sole advocate across multiple platforms from social media to parish support to political advocacy
• Conduct workshops and talks on Catholic social teaching
• Support Catholic communities to live out their social mission
• Provide background research for articles, speeches and submissions, and to maintain communications media
• Administrative tasks related to the above responsibilities and other duties as reasonably required by the Justice and Peace promoter

About You

The ideal candidate should satisfy the following selection criteria:

• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualifications in an area relevant to the role
• Sound writing and research skills
• Strong commitment to the Catholic faith
• Good communication and people skills
• The ability to work under limited supervision
• An ability to operate with absolute discretion and to maintain complete confidentiality and;
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
• Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and its Tradition 

A full position description can be accessed by emailing your request to ***********@sydneycatholic.org

Applications should be sent in confidence to ***********@sydneycatholic.org and should include a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. 

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Reference checks will be carried out for preferred candidates.

Applications close: 26/04/2024

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. Staff are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.