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MANAGER, CATHOLIC FAMILY AND JUSTICE SUPPORT SERVICES

Manager, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services

(Centre for Catholic Family and Justice Support Services)

Permanent, Full-Time
 

As an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, the Centre for Catholic Family and Justice Support Services provides a range of services to the community, including family and marriage support, life issues, and initiatives related to justice, peace, and ecology. 

The Manager, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services, is responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of the Centre. 

This new role consolidates three previously separate agencies under one leadership, created from the attrition of individual agency Director positions.

The role involves a broad scope of responsibilities across administrative, specialist, and operational domains. The Manager will oversee the Centre's budget and ensure all financial and reporting obligations to external funders are met.


About the role - a snapshot:

1

Make a meaningful impact by overseeing services that support families, promote justice, peace and ecology, and respond to life issues

2

Deliver programs rooted in Catholic Social Teaching which align faith and work

3

Your leadership will help to support these services in the community

This position requires a practising Catholic, as the principles of Catholic Social Teaching are fundamental to the programs and services being delivered.

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theology, or related field.  
  • Minimum five years’ experience leading, motivating and managing diverse teams in human services programs.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work under broad direction with initiative to solve problems and formulate practical solutions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, along with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work with individuals at varying levels of understanding and experience.
  • Positive can-do attitude and service mindset.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work outside of regular working hours.
  • Personal commitment to witnessing and promoting the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
  • A National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver's Licence, proof of right to work in Australia are required.

Ability to:

  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity and confidentiality. 
  • Show initiative, resilience, and organisation when handling tasks.
  • Understand the role and structures of the Catholic Church in contemporary Australian society, including its social teaching. 
  • Uphold and exemplify the organisation’s values and behaviours

 

 

 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/86916308 by no later than Tuesday, 23 September 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting and interviews may begin before the closing date.

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