Lead Facilitator of Diocesan Plan Implementation

About the role:

The Diocese of Parramatta is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead Facilitator to join our team on a full-time fixed-term 2-year contract with the view to extend if required.

About us:

The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the most diverse and fastest growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 46 parishes and 82 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and includes several agencies which assist the bishop in the pastoral care of the community. We are passionate about Social Justice, Mission and Service.

Learn more about us @Diocese of Parramatta (parracatholic.org).

What we Value:

We pride ourselves on living the values of Collaborate, Respect, Celebrate and Strive. Check out our values video below!

About the Role:

The Lead Facilitator of Implementation is a key leadership position, following the mandate of the Bishop of Parramatta, to oversee and support the successful implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church. This individual will collaborate closely with key diocesan leaders to ensure alignment between the pastoral priorities identified in the plan with the work of chancery, parishes, schools, and agencies across the diocese.

The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, project management skills, relationship building, and ability to lead a team.

This role reports to the Chancellor for Ministries.

Key Accountabilities:

• To coordinate and enact the ongoing implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church across the Diocese of Parramatta.
• To nurture a culture of synodality through formation and training, particularly in the art and spirituality of deep listening, discernment and decision-making.
• To provide the vision for and strategies ensuring accountability of the implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church across chancery, councils, parishes, schools, agencies and relevant networks across the Diocese.
• To establish and build strong relationships with senior leaders across the diocese, working to identifying key areas of alignment and opportunities for the implementation of the Pastoral Plan
• To honour and deepen the work towards a Synodal Church in the Diocese of Parramatta
• To ensure that the Diocesan commitment to the ‘non-negotiables’ are upheld over the Implementation period

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Catholic theology, pastoral ministry, leadership and/or religious education.
• Current Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check Clearance
• Police clearance
• Working rights in Australia

Skills, Knowledge, Attributes

• 5 to 8 years’ senior leadership experience working in the Catholic church
• Demonstrated understanding of Church structures, particularly within a Diocesan context
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral and ministerial work of the church
• Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Strong ability to influence and motivate people towards common vision and goal
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Sound understanding of theology and synodality

Benefits of working with us

• Competitive salary and Salary Packaging options (which can increase your take-home pay).
• Friendly and warm culture where we go above and beyond to respect and support each other.
• Flexible and supportive Leadership.
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development.
• Be willing to obtain a Valid Working with Children Check and obtain a National Police Check prior to commencing your Employment

Applications close10pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024.If your application is successful, you must be available to attend an interview the following week.

The Diocese of Parramatta is a child safe organisation and is committed to providing child safe communities that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

The Diocese of Parramatta is respectful and accepting of individual differences and is committed to embracing diversity and treating all people with dignity. We welcome applicants from all cultures, religions and backgrounds.

In all that we do in the course of our work, the Diocese of Parramatta acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Parramatta sits, the land of the Darug and Gundungurra people.

Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.