Director of Mission, Identity & Formation

About the role

Mercy Community, a Catholic not-for-profit providing services for families, young people and the elderly, is seeking an experienced Director of Mission, Identity & Formation based in Nudgee. The role gives strategic leadership to embed the organisation's mission, values and Catholic heritage, supporting the Board, Executive and leaders in delivering high-quality services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead programs so that the Catholic identity, mission and values are understood by staff, clear to stakeholders and visible in service delivery.
• Ensure the mission and values of Mercy Community and the Catholic Church underpin all services and programs.
• Meet Mercy Partners' mission integration requirements and missional standards.
• Travel across services and locations as required.
• Develop and oversee an organisation-wide mission formation program for the Board, Executive and staff.
• Contribute to staff induction and development on Catholic teachings and the organisation's mission and values.
• Work with service leaders and People & Culture on policies and processes reflecting Catholic teachings and the organisation's history, mission, vision and values.
• Provide or coordinate regular missional professional development for the Board, Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
• Build relationships with the Archdiocese, clergy, other Catholic providers and Australian Catholic University (ACU).
• Keep mission-related policies, procedures and resources up to date and inform workers of changes.

Required profile

• Depth of connection with and knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church.
• Qualification in theology, ministry, pastoral care or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a mission integration, mission leadership or pastoral leadership role within a Catholic or other faith-based organisation.
• Sound understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, able to turn it into practical programs and formation activities.
• Experience engaging with Church leadership, clergy and diocesan structures.
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate mission and values formation programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare reports, submissions and briefings for Executive and Board audiences.
• Willingness to work within a Catholic context and to obtain and maintain a positive aged care worker screening and other required personal history screening.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year as a tax-free component.
• Paid Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card.
• Free, confidential employee assistance counselling for you and your immediate family.
• Free annual influenza and other vaccination reimbursements.
• An employee benefits program to help save on living costs.