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Mission, identity and values

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• Animate the spiritual, liturgical and pastoral life of the university
• Shape and build an authentically Catholic university experience for students and staff
• Five (5) year, fixed term, full time, senior management role
• Role may be based at the Melbourne, North Sydney or Brisbane campus

As the Associate Director, Mission and Ministry, you'll collaborate with the Vice-President to develop and animate the spiritual, liturgical and pastoral life of the university for our students and staff. You will achieve this through the design and implementation of comprehensive strategic pastoral and faith-based Campus Ministry programs for students and in the development, implementation and animation of mission integration programs for staff in the tradition of Catholic higher education.

You will also create and maintain initiatives, events and programs that support and encourage all staff and students in their capacity and efficacity to integrate the university's mission more fully in their work and study.

To be successful, you'll have a lived witness to the Catholic faith and possess postgraduate qualifications in theology or religious studies or similar; coupled with senior leadership experience in a ministry-based setting and in particular, within a youth and young adult ministry context.

As a highly skilled communicator and relationship manager, a key to your success will be in your ability to respond effectively to the sophisticated task of supporting the diverse range of spiritual and faith based needs of students and staff.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Candidate Information Package from our website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the Candidate Information Package and outline how they would support the mission of the university. All candidates applying for this role are also required to provide a reference from their parish priest. To apply for this role click the 'View Position Description and Apply' buttons above or below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

General enquiries can be sent to Carmel Yahl, Executive Manager, Office of the Vice President at: carmel.yahl@acu.edu.au

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Applications close: 31-OCT-2022 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ESSENTIAL

• A lived witness to the Catholic faith.
• Postgraduate qualifications in theology or religious studies or in a similarly related discipline.
• An appreciation of the diverse plural nature of society and universities in particular, with demonstrated experience in responding effectively to the sophisticated task of supporting the diverse range of spiritual needs of students and staff in mission.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), together with excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with complex situations.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, group facilitation, networking and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a ministry-based setting and in particular, within a youth and young adult ministry context.
• Demonstrated capacity for handling confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated budget and project management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrated knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment.

All candidates applying for this role are also required to provide a reference from their parish priest.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
• Please note that only national residents can apply