Seeking Executive Director

7 June 2023 by

Position:                                Executive Director

Post date:      07 June 2023              Apply before: 23 June 2023

Description:

The AMPJP Executive Director is a key role within the maturing area of lay canonical governance of Catholic ministries.

The Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons Ltd (AMPJP) was formed in 2016. It supports its 12 member organisations and their Canonical Stewards with information, formation, networking and leadership opportunities. AMPJP facilitates Ministerial PJPs collaboration on common issues and their communion with the wider Church.

In collaboration with the Chair of the AMPJP Council, the position promotes the Association – enabling it to be a strong representative body for its Members and having meaningful relationships with important stakeholders, including other church bodies.

The Executive Director attends AMPJP Council meetings but is not a member and has no voting rights. The Executive Director works closely with AMPJP Council and Ministerial PJPs as the proactive enabler of progress on the objects of the Association.

Being the AMPJP’s sole employee, this position also ensures the efficient administration and compliance of the Association.

The successful applicant can, subject to a workplace assessment, work from home or rent office space. The position is currently 35 hours per week but may be restructured if aspects of the position are subcontracted e.g., payroll, accounts, website maintenance.

Start date negotiable.

Salary commensurate with experience and skills.

Essential criteria

  1. Commitment to ethos and mission of the Catholic Church.
  2. Sound understanding of the Catholic Church and its structures within Australia.
  3. Demonstrated leadership experience.
  4. Excellent administrative, organisational, communication and secretarial skills.
  5. Ensure regulatory compliance and other Company Secretary duties.
  6. Strategic and future oriented focus with ability to network and to develop and drive AMPJP agendas.
  7. Successful clearances in regard to Working with Children and Criminal background checks.
  8. Engagement with approved professional development activities.

Desirable criteria

  1. Relevant tertiary qualification (Theology, Management)
  2. Bookkeeping and financial skills
  3. Website/social media skills.

 

Applicants are encouraged to read the AMPJP Safeguarding Policy which is contained on our website.

The position description and further information about AMPJP is available at: www.ampjp.org.au. Inquiries to Lawrie Hallinan 0419 447 217 or Moira Najdecki chair@goodsameducation.org.au

Applications, including a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and a CV (resume), should be emailed to chair@goodsameducation.org.au by 5.00pm AEST on 23 June 2023.

 

AMPJP Position Description Executive Director

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