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ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH VACANCIES

Thank you for your interest in joining the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, where our mission is to give expression to a Christ-centred faithful, vibrant, welcoming, inclusive and mission-oriented Church, one which will enrich our own lives and the lives of all whom we encounter and seek to serve.

We see ourselves, and conduct ourselves, as people called to walk together in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd. We commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the good of all, to stand in solidarity with our one human family. Decisions within the Archdiocese are made through the active participation of the people closest and most affected by the issues to be discerned. The dignity of every person is at the foundation of our vision. We seek to actively enhance the life and dignity of each person. We are accountable for our decisions and actions with respect to the use of the resources which have been entrusted to us. We collectively commit ourselves to improving the rights and wellbeing of disadvantaged and dispossessed people in our society through relationships across communities.

Officer, Liturgy (Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy)

Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

The Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy provide Formation, training, support to parishes and Catholic schools in all aspects of liturgical life and Christian Initiation. The Centre collaborates with priests, chaplains, parish liturgy coordinators, and Christian Initiation teams to ensure the faithful implementation of liturgical documents and other RCIA processes.

The Officer, Liturgy plays a pivotal role in providing support to the Director, in providing formation and support to Parish communities on all aspects of liturgical life. The officer will assist with developing and presenting parish workshops to support and encourage the implementation of sound theological and pastoral principles and practices in all liturgical matters.

This role may require you to work outside of normal office hours.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team

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Actively working for the mission of the Catholic Church

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Work directly with Parishes across the Archdiocese, supporting formation and workshops

The successful candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills, an in-depth understanding of the Catholic Faith and the Catholic Church. A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s License, and proof of Right to Work in Australia is required.


To apply or for more information: Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4 pm Sunday, 28th September 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

Please reference ‘CCIL - Officer, Liturgy application’ in the Subject Line of the email.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

Officer, Christian Initiation (Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy)
Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

The Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy provides Formation, training, support to parishes and Catholic schools in all aspects of liturgical life and Christian Initiation. The Centre collaborates with priests, chaplains, parish liturgy coordinators, and Christian Initiation teams to ensure the faithful implementation of liturgical documents and other RCIA processes.

The Officer, Christian Initiation supports the Director in providing formation and support to parish communities for adults, children and youth seeking to become Catholics. The role supports their supervisor in providing, building, and maintaining the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Rite of Catholic Initiation of Youth Program (RCIP process in parishes. The role will assist with presenting parish formation sessions to support course development, and encourage the implementation of sound Catechetical, theological and Pastoral principles and practices.

This role may require you to work outside of normal office hours.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team

2

Actively working for the mission of the Catholic Church

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Work directly with Parishes across the Archdiocese, supporting RCIA processes

The successful candidate must have a good understanding of the RCIA process and rites, good interpersonal and communication skills, an in-depth understanding of the Catholic Faith and the Catholic Church. A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s License, and proof of Right to Work in Australia are required.


To apply or for more information: Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4 pm Sunday, 28th September 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

Please reference ‘CCIL - Officer, Christian Initiation application’ in the Subject Line of the email.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

Liaison, Youth Engagement (Catholic Youth Ministry) Maximum Term (12 Months), Full-Time
 

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency for youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, assisting young people aged 12–30 to build a lasting relationship with Jesus.

The Liaison, Youth Engagement plays a vital role in fostering vibrant, faith-filled communities for young people across the Archdiocese. You will be responsible for coordinating dynamic youth events and strengthening parish-based engagement initiatives. This includes delivering programs that inspire young people to explore and deepen their Catholic faith, while also supporting the growth of youth and young adult groups.

You will work closely with clergy, parish teams, youth leaders, and volunteers to manage the end-to-end planning of events—from concept development and logistics to promotion and evaluation. This role also involves contributing to the success of youth programs, including setup and pack-down, transporting equipment, and coordinating volunteers and participants.

This role will require you to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team committed to strengthening the faith of young people in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

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Use your creativity and organisational skills to deliver inspiring youth events and engagement programs

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Work directly with parishes and their youth to support them in building community, faith, and leadership

The successful candidate must have qualifications and experience in Youth Ministry, a valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, and proof of Right to Work in Australia. A willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos is essential.

 

 

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4pm Friday 12 September 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

Please reference ‘CYM - Liaison, Youth Engagement application’ in the Subject Line of the email.

 

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

OFFICER, MISSION AND MINISTRY (CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY)

Maximum Term (12 Months), Full-Time

 

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency for youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, assisting young people aged 12–30 to build a lasting relationship with Jesus.

The Officer, Mission and Ministry plays a pivotal role in empowering young people by fostering vibrant, faith-filled communities and cultivating youth leadership. You will be responsible for delivering programs that inspire young people to engage deeply with their faith, build leadership capacity, and live out the Gospel through meaningful mission and ministry.

This role includes mentoring youth leaders, facilitating faith formation, and promoting active participation in parish life. You will also coordinate outreach and social justice initiatives, support youth events, and collaborate with parishes, schools, and Church movements.

This role will require you to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

 

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, vibrant team committed to strengthening the faith of young people in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

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Use your qualifications and leadership skills to deliver youth formation and mission programs.

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Work directly with youth leaders and parishes to build community, faith, and social action.

The successful candidate must have a Diploma-level qualification (or higher) in Youth or Social Work, Communications, Theology, or a related field. An in-depth understanding of the Catholic Faith and Church practices is essential. A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, and proof of Right to Work in Australia is required.

 

 
To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4pm Friday 12 September 2025.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

Please reference ‘CYM - Officer, Mission and Ministry application’ in the Subject Line of the email.

 The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

Advisor, Communications (Office of Communications)

Permanent, Full-Time

The Office of Communications is a close-knit and high-performing team that works collaboratively on executing various communication deliverables for the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. The Advisor, Communications will have a pivotal role in supporting the Manager, Communications, in communicating the message of the Archbishop and the Archdiocese of Perth.

The role is primarily responsible for providing advice and direct support to stakeholders across parishes, agencies, offices and organisations of the Archdiocese of Perth on best practice methods with regards to implementing communications strategies and campaigns, in addition to the development of content across archdiocesan websites and platforms utilised by internal and external audiences.

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a small, high-performing team committed to supporting the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth to continue its work and service

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Based at central location in Victoria Square, Perth

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Closure period of 3.5 working days over Christmas (not counted as annual leave)

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. Ideally, they will be a proactive and self-assured individual who can take initiative – someone ready to roll up their sleeves and effectively contribute to organisational goals.

They will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism
  • Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role
  • Ability to understand the role and structures of the Catholic Church in contemporary Australian society, including its social teaching
  • Advanced proficiency in the Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Intermediate skills in social media and newsletter systems like Mailchimp
  • Experience using a DSLR camera for both photography and videography  
  • Experience in developing engaging graphic, written, photographic and video content
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work with individuals at varying levels of understanding and experience
  • Self-assured and proactive, with the confidence to provide expert advice
  • Positive can-do attitude and service mindset
  • Personal commitment to witnessing and promoting the ethos and values of the Catholic Church
  • Valid Western Australian ‘C’ Driver’s Licence
  • Ability to travel both intra and interstate on occasion

The successful candidate must provide a valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, and proof of Right to Work in Australia. A medical check may be required.

To apply or for more information:

This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, marvin Consulting.

Submit your current resume and a cover letter on SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/86387706 by no later than Wednesday, 10 September 2025.    We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin before the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

Permanent, Full-Time

The Advisor, Workplace Safety (“safety”) provides safety knowledge, advice, and support in order to ensure safe work practices compliant to all applicable, regulatory requirements and best practices. This role involves all aspects of safety risk management, emergency planning and safety incident management. You will collaborate with the key contacts to improve safety initiatives and promote safety standards and its application in the workplace.

This work spans across various locations and may require travel 1-2 days per week to agencies, offices, organisations and parishes within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Some evening and weekend work may be required, particularly in emergencies or for special events.

 

About the role - a snapshot:

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Be part of a team committed to supporting the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Parishes to continue its work and service

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Based at central location in Adelaide Terrace, Perth

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Closure period of 3.5 working days over Christmas (not counted as annnual leave)

The successful candidate must have a willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos. They will have:

•    Diploma or Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety 
•    Knowledge of the current Work Health & Safety Act 2020 and regulations
•    Experience in collation of Work Health & Safety data collection and reporting, conducting workplace inspections and liaising with WorkSafe
•    Demonstrated ability to keep up to date on new and upcoming State legislation pertaining to Work Health and Safety laws 
•    High conceptual skills, ability to write papers at an executive level and able to engage a large group of stakeholders at different levels
•    Ability and capacity to travel throughout the Archdiocese boundaries
•    Valid Western Australian ‘C’ Driver’s licence
A valid National Police Clearance, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia required.
 

To apply or for more information:

This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, marvin Consulting.

Contact Saarrah Mathinthiran, General Manager (marvin Consulting Group) for more information at saarrah@marvinhr.com.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible for consideration.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

 

 

CASUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT

Expression of Interest – Admin Assistant

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide professional administrative support across Griver House, Newman Sienna Centre, Catholic Pastoral Centre, and other locations as required.

This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions, including managing and responding to incoming queries via email and phone, assisting visitors on-site, and providing general administrative support as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.

To express your interest, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au.

ST CHARLES SEMINARY - COOK

St Charles Seminary is looking to hire a Casual Cook. The Seminary Cook oversees all meal-related operations for seminarians, faculty, and staff. This includes planning and preparing nutritious meals, managing kitchen activities, ensuring food & hygiene safety, and fostering a warm, communal dining environment. The ideal candidate should bring strong culinary expertise, experience in group cooking and kitchen management, and a genuine passion for food service in educational or community settings. To apply please send your Cover Letter and a copy of your CV to Parish Support: parishsupport@perthcatholic.org.au