Regional Engagement Coordinator, WA & NT

Caritas Australia is seeking an energetic, friendly and organized person with great interpersonal skills to act as a passionate advocate for the poor. This diverse and exciting role is responsible for coordinating a range of community engagement and fundraising programs designed to build awareness of, and support for, Caritas Australia’s international aid and development work within Catholic communities across WA and NT.

Working in Perth, as part of a national decentralized team, the Regional Engagement Coordinator also serves as the Diocesan Director for the Archdiocese of Perth. The role manages a staff member and supports a strong network of volunteers across the dioceses of WA and NT.

Caritas Australia is the Catholic agency for international aid and development in Australia and works with partners in Australia, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. We work to address the causes of poverty and bring about long-term change, by working with communities who experience poverty, injustice, hunger and oppression, regardless of their religious, political or cultural beliefs.

This role, working in collaboration with three Diocesan Directors, is responsible for:

• Enhancing the profile of Caritas Australia and raising awareness of global justice and development issues
• Maintaining, building and supporting a network of active volunteers and partners who can assist Caritas Australia to carry out its Diocesan engagement and fundraising programs
• Inviting and offering Australian Catholics opportunities to actively participate in the life of the Church through supporting Caritas’s mission by prayer, giving, action or volunteering

A strong understanding of, and empathy with, the ethos of the Catholic Church, as well as experience in managing staff and volunteers will be well regarded.

To apply for this job view the full Position Description then send your application to jobs@caritas.org.au by 5pm Wednesday 9 November 2011.

Applications must specify residency or work visa status, include a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter which addresses the Selection Criteria indicated in the referred Position Description.

The successful candidate will need to undergo a Working with Children and a National Criminal History Record Check.