POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION

Community Participation Leader/ Diocesan Director – Eastern Region, NSW

LOCATION

Alexandria

SALARY SCALE

ACBC Grade 4

REPORTS TO

AWARD

SCHADS

Manager, Community Engagement

FULL/PART TIME

Full Time

HOURS PER WEEK

37.5

AUTHORISED BY

Head of Human Resources

DATE ISSUED

June 2016

Organisational Environment Caritas Australia (CA) is the Catholic agency for international humanitarian relief and development in Australia. Through effective relationships with the Church, partners and communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Pacific and Australia, Caritas Australia helps to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Our programs promote the good of every person and of the whole person, regardless of people’s religious, political or cultural beliefs. We envisage a world in which children, women and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice are agents of their own change and architects of their own development. Position Impact The Community Participation Leader works both as the Diocesan Director (DD) for the Sydney Archdiocese and as the Community Participation Leader (CPL) – Eastern Region, NSW. The CPL/DD impacts the quality and reach of stronger relationships and partnerships with Diocesan bodies, Parishes, Communities, other groups (e.g. youth) and Catholic agencies. This role facilitates Social Justice and Community Fundraising Programs that communicate CA’s unique perspective for a variety of external audiences, working closely with the region’s Justice Educator(s) on building focused seamless CA’s strategies. Challenges of this role include:   

Working in a decentralised position and providing support to decentralised roles in the region Sustaining existing and developing new networks within the Dioceses and across the Region Developing an inclusive organisational culture that is local as well as national in support of Caritas Australia’s strategic goals.

Primary Objectives /Job Environment Promote Caritas Australia’s Mission by: 

Leading on the development new and existing relationships and partnerships with Diocesan bodies, Parishes, Communities, Diocesan Directors, and other Catholic

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Agencies. Implementing Caritas Australia’s programs and community events and projects in the Eastern/ NSW region.

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Serve as the Diocesan Director for the Sydney Archdiocese. The DD serves as the critical link between CA and the local diocesan community of parishes, schools, Catholic networks and with the broader Australian community. As the DD, provide coordination of and support to the region’s Diocesan Director network. Contribute to Community Engagement’s Strategy development that would include a national approach to Community Participation; liaise as required with the Community Engagement Resources’ team for the development of resources and workshops to enable the strategy. Lead the development and implementation of the Eastern/ NSW Region Community Participation strategy as part of an integrated regional strategy, developed in consultation with the region’s Justice Educator(s). Collaborate with region’s Justice Educator(s), to ensure integrated and coordinated delivery of regional Fundraising and Advocacy (which are aligned to your region’s strategies; augment by sourcing support from Digital, Content and Advocacy team and Marketing Insights Analyst). Increase profile of Caritas Australia and its work by strengthening relationships and collaborating with local Diocesan networks, capturing the hearts and minds of the parish communities to improve understanding and support to CA’s Mission and Programs. Liaise with the volunteers and supporter projects that expand the reach of Caritas’s grassroots engagement across Australia and manage regional implementation; support development of CA’s evolving Youth leadership and formation programs. Resource planning including accessing support and resources through the Supporter Services team to deliver programs and activities for the Community Participation stream. Apply Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices to strategies and programs as developed by the Community Participation team to ensure continuous improvements and understanding of Supporter needs (augment M&E by sourcing support, such as from the Marketing Insights Analyst). Complete quarterly and annual reporting for Eastern/ NSW region as directed by the Manager, Community Engagement. Be attuned to Diocesan bodies, Parishes, and Communities environment and stakeholders for opportunities, following through with recommendations and activities which will heighten partnerships and relationships. Contribute to the delivery of CA’s events and campaigns as required such as Project Compassion and Emergency Appeals as they arise. Apply effective stewardship and management practices by managing and monitoring the allocated Budget. Apply with integrity CA’s Code of Conduct, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

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Key Working Communications Internal

External

Group Coordinator, Community Participation; and Community Participation team

Bishops and senior Church leaders

Regional Justice Educators

Diocesan Directors

Schools and Universities team; Resources Lead and team

Justice Clergy, Religious, Seminarians and Parish personnel

Supporter Services designated support to Catholic Community groups the Community Engagement team Fundraising team

Diocesan Agencies and Catholic organisations

Digital, Content, and Advocacy teams Marketing Insights Analyst Decision Making/Reasoning All decision making is in accordance with parameters set out in:    

Caritas Australia Strategic Directions 2013 – 2018, Caritas Australia’s Agency Operational Plan (AOP), Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Relevant ACBC and Agency policies, guidelines and codes of practice applicable to the sector.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (selection criteria) The successful candidate will demonstrate and provide examples from their professional experience of the following essential skills:  Essential  Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within a Diocesan or Not-For-Profit environment in community relations, outreach, Parish or Social Ministry.  A strong understanding of, and empathy with the Catholic Church ethos, structures, culture and social justice principles and a commitment to promote the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values within the workplace.  Awareness and understanding of the principles of the Catholic Social Teachings’ application to international development.  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a passion for social justice in a variety of audiences; capacity to lead and motivate youth with empathy, diplomacy and understanding.  Demonstrated capability to network and build new relationships with Diocesan Directors, Coordinators, volunteers, and other Catholic Agencies.  Proven track record in effective people and volunteer management; influencing teams for a common purpose and achievement of goals.  Demonstrated experience in the development of strategies and implementation of strategies that have led to improved outcomes.

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Capacity to learn about and work in the areas of management, Fundraising, community relations and communications. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and flexibility and willingness to travel within region. Current Driver’s License.

 Desirable  Relevant tertiary qualifications.  Familiarity with the Not-For-Profit sector.  Familiarity with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct. Risk and Work Health and Safety The incumbent must:     

Observe safe work practices in accordance with training and instruction given and report any risk to your immediate supervisor. Risks arising in the workplace may be financial, site, task or person specific or related to safety. Implement Work Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation processes within your workgroup. Comply with ACBC Corporate Work Health and Safety practices. Identify, report and where appropriate, action risks/hazards in order to eliminate or mitigate against the risk recurring. Participate in the consultative processes provided by the organization.

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The successful candidate must have and maintain the right to work in Australia. Ongoing appointment to this position is dependent upon successful completion of a relevant Criminal History Record Check. Adherence to Caritas Australia guidelines, policies and procedures is required. Awareness of Equal Employment Opportunity and equity issues in international development as well as Caritas Australia. Commitment to participate in initiatives that foster workplace relations (e.g. Performance Development Reviews, KPIs, staff meetings).

Focus Competencies Integrity Behaves Ethically and Professionally: Behaves ethically and professionally, particularly with respect to staff and stakeholders and with own stewardship responsibilities. Trustworthy: Operates with transparency, honesty and good motivation; keeps promises and commitments made to others. Drive Displays determination to deliver on commitments; and perseveres when challenges arise. Creativity Is open to and engaged by new ideas; and looks for ways to improve own work. Learning Agility Seeks out and rapidly picks up new ideas, knowledge and techniques and quickly sees broader applications; acts to facilitate adoption of productive new technology; disciplines self

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to stay on top of and self-sufficient with new technology in the workplace. Communication Listen and Understand: Encourages, seeks out and includes different perspectives in the development of programs and procedures to build a more supportive workplace and more complex and balanced understanding. Messaging: Influentially presents messages in a clear, articulate and engaging way that holds attention and encourages interaction. Preventing misunderstanding: Recognises the needs of other and does not allow misunderstandings to linger. Collaborative Relationships Working Relationships: Relates well to people in an open friendly accepting manner; shows sincere interest in others and their concerns. Team work: Work as a cooperative team member, acknowledge the efforts of others; offer to help others when workloads are high and keep the team and supervisor informed of your progress; share skills and knowledge to help others grow. Share Information - Manner: Understand show others, both within and outside their team, may need information they have ensures prompt sharing. Shares Information - Content: Shows judgement and the ability to balance transparency with tact when sharing information, complies with privacy and confidentiality guidelines. Accountability Deliver Results: Takes responsibility on intended outcomes and anticipates and assesses the impact of change on team goals. Change Management Manage Change processes: Actively seek to understand change initiatives, familiarise self with any formal timetables, plans or processes, and manage own responses to change to keep the workplace constructive, and support colleagues during adjustments. Revision History: November 2016 – prior to recruitment activity

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Position Description Reviewed and Approved

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Head of Human Resources:

John Alexander

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Acknowledgement and Acceptance

I, the undersigned, as the incumbent of this position, confirm I have read the Position Description understand its content and agree to be employed in accordance with the requirements as detailed in this position description. I acknowledge the Position Description provides a general overview of the key responsibilities of this position and that I may be required to perform other duties within the scope of my ability that are necessary to fulfil the objectives of the role.

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