Mission Partner

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Mission Partner is a newly created role supporting the Catholic Mission and Identity (CMI) Team as MACS undergoes strategic transformation under its 2030 vision. This role is designed to support the Catholic Mission and Identity across a range of faith formation, evangelisation, and school improvement initiatives that strengthen Catholic identity in schools. This role would suit a applicant with a background in theology or religious education, experienced in program design and stakeholder engagement. The Catholic Mission and Identity is focussed on MACS's evangelising mission by fostering discipleship, shaping faith leadership, and embedding Catholic values across educational initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver high-quality faith formation programs by designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives for school leaders, staff, students, and families across the MACS network.
• Work collaboratively with the Catholic Mission and Identity team to embed the MACS Faith Formation Framework into school practices and system-wide professional learning.
• Manage partnerships with parishes and external faith-based organisations to strengthen school-parish collaboration and support evangelisation initiatives.
• Organise targeted support for priority schools by contributing to school review processes, customised improvement plans, and discipleship-focused learning strategies.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of liturgical and sacramental resources in alignment with MACS policies and Archdiocesan guidance.
• Engage with data and research to inform program design and ensure continuous improvement in faith formation and Catholic identity outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a strong understanding of and genuine enthusiasm for the mission of Catholic education and the role of faith formation in school communities.
• You hold a degree in Theology, Religious Education or a related field, with experience delivering impactful formation programs across varied audiences.
• You are a skilled collaborator and communicator, confident in working with school leaders, staff, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• You demonstrate strategic thinking and reflective practice, using data and research to inform program development and drive continuous improvement.
• You are self-directed, adaptable, and proactive, thriving in both independent and team-based environments.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools and hold a current Victorian Driver's License to support school and community engagement.

Salary range for this position is $118,234 (EO1) - $138,496 (EO5) per annum exclusive of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday, 8 October 2025