Animation Consultant

Are you ready to align your Catholic faith with your work? Join an effective, spirit-lead team that works collaboratively to provide support to parishes, in their journey of missionary renewal.

About the Opportunity

The Proclaim team is at the service of parish communities within the Archdiocese, offering strategies, resources and support for the pastoral needs of parishes and local faith communities; and focusing on the proclamation of the Gospel, faith formation and Christian living delivered with missionary energy.

This position supports the animation of our Eastern Region Parishes (spreading geographically from East Melbourne's inner-city suburbs to the Yarra Valley) as they implement initiatives, strategies, resources, and programs to foster Gospel fruitfulness and to form God's people in discipleship, prayer and action.

About CAM

The Archdiocese of Melbourne, under the leadership of the Archbishop of Melbourne, serves over 1.1 million Catholics, making it the largest Archdiocese in Australia. Through a dynamic variety of people, ministries, and agencies, it offers pastoral care, education, social support, and administrative aid. Embracing four key priorities outlined by the Archbishop, the Archdiocese is dedicated in supporting the ongoing needs of: Local Communities; Families; Youth and Young Adults; and the Poor and the Broken.

About the Role

The Animation Consultant will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with local faith community leaders across an allocated region of the Archdiocese
• Assist faith communities (parishes, lay and migrant communities) to discern the movement of the Spirit in their midst and respond with a missionary impulse towards Gospel boldness and fruitfulness
• Identify, facilitate and/or coordinate programs, processes or structures that support parish missionary renewal.
• Encourage collaboration between parishes
• Ensure your work is operationally agile, flexible and responsive in facilitating missionary orientation toward, and in support of, parishes and communities;
• Contribute as needed to Proclaim: Office for Mission Renewal events, projects and initiatives as they arise.

About you

You are someone who:

• Brings at least 2 years of experience within a Parish, Evangelisation, or Faith Formation setting.
• Has a deep understanding of, and commitment to, the teachings of the Catholic Church and a commitment to the core values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
• Communicates with confidence and warmth, and enjoys engaging with individuals, groups, and the broader community in a faith-filled context.
• Thrives in collaborative environments, bringing people together and encouraging shared ideas and outcomes.
• Is adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends to support the needs of the local community.
• Takes pride in staying organised, managing time effectively, and delivering high-quality work independently, always meeting deadlines.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in theology, ecclesiology, or a similar relevant discipline.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required, this role involves considerable travel to parishes across a broad region of East Melbourne.
• National Police record check.
• Working with Children check.

How to Apply

Please click apply. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, if you have a missionary mindset and believe this role might be for you, please apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement across our organisation that all clergy, employees and volunteers have a valid working with children check.