St Ann’s Catholic Parish in Seacombe Gardens is seeking a Pastoral Associate to join the Parish Team. The position is offered as part-time, 15 hours per week.

About the Role:

The Pastoral Associate will work collaboratively with the Parish Priest and as part of the Parish Team. There is also a close working relationship with the Parish and Parish Schools and the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) as an exofficio member of the PPC. The Pastoral Associate will support volunteer leaders involved in Pastoral and Liturgical Teams. The Pastoral Associate will help to provide a supportive network in order to, together, find ways to nurture the faith of the community and to meet the needs of the Parish, as they arise. These needs will be in keeping with the aims and directions of the Parish.

About You:

The successful applicant will have:

• Have a strong commitment to their own faith and spiritual life and a passion for sharing and offering insight which will have a positive impact on families spiritual and faith life.
• Strong leadership qualities and are able to show initiative, manage conflict and work within a team environment.
• Experience in motivating others to become involved in Parish programs and activities and in coordinating and supporting volunteers.
• Experience in providing pastoral care in a Parish, or in another professional caring position such as Chaplaincy, nursing, teaching or counselling.
• Previous experience running the sacramental program within a Parish (ideally two years)

How to Apply

Please email applications to recruitment@adelaide.catholic.org.au by 9am on Tuesday 15 July 2025, in your application please include:

• Cover letter (1 page max)
• Resume

For a copy of the position description, please contact recruitment@adelaide.catholic.org.au

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child Safe Organisation. Employment with the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide is conditional upon a successful Working with Children Check and successful reference checks.