Evangelisation Leader
Doncaster and Templestowe
EVANGELISATION LEADER
St Gregory the Great Doncaster and St Kevin’s Templestowe
12-month Fixed Term Contract - (with possibility to extend)
28 hr/week, 50% Doncaster, 50% Templestowe - Hours to be negotiated to suit.
Remuneration commensurate with experience and skill set
Parking available | Warm, community-focused role.
Are you a passionate missionary disciple who wants to lead others to Christ and help renew parish life through evangelisation?
The Catholic Parishes of St Gregory the Great, Doncaster and St Kevin’s, Templestowe are seeking a faith-filled, dynamic leader to serve as Evangelisation Leader. This role is pivotal in helping our communities grow a deeper culture of intentional discipleship, mission, and outreach.
This intentional missionary disciple of Christ Jesus will be enthusiastic and will report to the Parish Priest and work co-responsibly with the Parish Priest, Parish Councils and staff to grow the Evangelisation culture and practice of both parishes.
Our journey to needing this role began in 2022 and we have a reasonably well-established Alpha experience that must be sustained and deepened from its current situation and broadened to include many other evangelisation facets such as:
- Connect Groups / Faith Circles – that offer fellowship and formation beyond Alpha.
- Youth Evangelisation – with a focus on accompaniment and leadership development.
- Engaging with School Families – helping them to discover / rediscover a relationship with Jesus and with parish life.
The Evangelisation Leader is accountable for guiding strategic planning for aspects of evangelisation, and responsible for implementation: always in concert with the Parish Priest and Parish Pastoral Councils.
The role is envisaged as a 1-year contract which can become an ongoing role. It requires a flexible commitment equivalent to four days a week, spread across weekdays, evenings and weekends as needed. We open to adjusting to 3 or 5 days depending on the candidate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Evangelisation
Form an Evangelisation Team and parish plan integrated with Fellowship, Worship, Discipleship, and Service.
- Lead Alpha, recruit/train volunteers, and develop leaders.
- Outreach to all community groups, inviting them into parish life.
- Review the plan annually and work with clergy and ministries to embed evangelisation.
Discipleship
Create pathways (Connect Groups, Bible Study, etc.) for lifelong faith, support small group culture for all ages and link Worship, Ministries, and Sacramental Programs to evangelisation.
Worship
Guide liturgy to reflect evangelisation themes, support clergy and ministries to enhance worship practices and music.
Other Responsibilities
Ensure Safeguarding, manage budget, recruit/train volunteers, attend conferences, and assist as directed.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Practicing Catholic aligned with Church teachings.
- Passionate missionary disciple committed to fostering an evangelising culture.
- Insight into cultural challenges affecting youth, millennials, and families, with strategies to address them.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s in Religious Education, Theology, or related field.
- Embraces a Spirit-led, synodal approach to parish life.
- Collaborative and co-responsible team player.
- Strong knowledge of Alpha as an evangelisation tool.
- 5+ years’ experience in parish ministry.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
- Strong interpersonal and program management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and modern communication tools; open to learning new technologies.
REQUIRED
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current Police Check
- Valid Driver Licence
- Working Rights
HOW TO APPLY
To express your interest, please email your cover letter (telling us a bit about yourself and why you’re drawn to this role) and your resume including contact details for two employment referees.
to: HR.Recruitment@cam.org.au
Attention: Sandra Hill – HR Business Partner for Parishes
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 7th September.
Please refer to the position description for further details or call Fr Charles on 0417 319 556 to discuss the role.