Parish Formation Project Officer

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

An exciting new opportunity is available as Parish Formation Project Officer within the Archdiocese of Adelaide where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of parish and diocesan formation. This is more than a job, it's a mission-focused opportunity to inspire and equip leaders, build community, and leave a lasting impact on the faith journey of others.

About the Role

An opportunity is available to support new initiatives in parish and diocesan faith formation in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. The Parish Formation Project Officer is a newly created full-time, fixed term (18 months) position within the Pastoral Services Team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to the life of the Church by helping to design, lead, and implement transformative faith formation initiatives.

As the Parish Formation Project Officer, you will collaborate with clergy, parish teams, schools and diocesan agencies to develop and deliver high-quality programs, train and accompany leaders, and create engaging resources that foster growth in discipleship and mission. The role will support the design and implementation of a new parish-based formation program, the 2026 Archdiocesan Synod formation plan, and parish leadership formation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deliver, and evaluate formation programs for parishes and leaders.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the 2026 Synod formation plan.
  • Train and accompany parish leaders and facilitators.
  • Curate and develop engaging formation materials and resources.
  • Promote programs and manage participant recruitment and engagement.

About You

We are seeking a person of faith who is passionate about formation, ideally you will have:

  • A strong personal faith life and commitment to Eucharist and community.
  • Experience in pastoral ministry, especially in adult formation and facilitation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Strong initiative, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
  • Relevant qualifications in theology or pastoral studies.
  • Competence in project management and information technology.

This role will be based at our office on Wakefield Street and a car park will be provided. Some intrastate travel may be required.

How to apply:

Please apply via Seek by 9:00am Monday 2 September 2025 with the following:

Cover Letter addressing the key responsibilities

Resume

Please email to request a copy of the Position Description.

Employment with the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is conditional upon a successful Working with Children Check and successful reference checks.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child Safe Organisation.

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