Vacancy Details

Campus Location: Blacktown, Australia

Job No: APTAV118410#007

  • Implement the vision for Campus Ministry which enhance the spiritual, faith formation and mission engagement of students.
  • Part-time (.3 FTE, 10.5 hours per week) continuing role based at our Blacktown campus.
  • ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.

About the role:

Operating within Campus Ministry, located at ACU's Blacktown campus, the Campus Pastoral Associate ministers on a day-to-day basis across their campus. Their role is to ensure vibrant, relevant, consistent campus ministry delivery to students and staff both on campus and virtually, enriching the religious and spiritual lives of all those in the community through liturgy, retreats, conversation, mentoring, education, and pastoral care in the Catholic tradition.

This position assists the National Campus Ministry Manager and through them the Associate Director, Mission & Ministry, in implementing the vision for Campus Ministry, which enhances staff and student spiritual and faith formation, supports a rich liturgical life on campus, and furthers the University's mission. The Campus Pastoral Associate will be expected to work with direction from the Associate Director, Identity & Mission through the National Campus Ministry Manager to offer leadership and guidance to staff and students contributing to the identity and mission of the University. While forming part of the ACU Pro Vice-Chancellor - Catholic Mission portfolio, the Campus Pastoral Associate will work collaboratively with their Campus Dean, the Student Life Officer and other organisational units of the University to implement programs and strategies meeting the unique needs of the campus.

Using initiative and independence of judgment the position requires a good degree of knowledge and sensitivity to the issues affecting staff and students and a capacity to influence the University community. This position requires a commitment to a lived faith experience, which may be demonstrated by the following:

  • A daily personal prayer life and participation in daily Campus Ministry team prayer.
  • Active membership of the worshipping community at ACU.
  • Witness of faith in action and words as a Campus Pastoral Associate.
  • Animating a sense of belonging to an inclusive and diverse community.
  • Engagement of ACU students to act in truth and love, with a commitment to justice, equity and the common good.
  • Fostering an appreciation of the sacredness of the human person with particular focus on Catholic spiritual life and intellectual tradition.
  • Contribution to the dignity and well-being of staff and students in the ACU campus community.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Catherine Le Mottee, Senior Advisor, Policy & Projects at: Catherine.LeMottee@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

  • The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
  • Total remuneration valued to $109,558 - $117,682 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $92,578 - $99,443 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
  • Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
  • As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

  • resume (maximum 5 pages).
  • responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 09-JUN-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.