email/reception)(cairns.catholic.org.au
Diocesan Reception 07 4046 5100
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
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Careers

About Us

The Catholic Diocese of Cairns is a diverse and dynamic faith community in Far North Queensland, Australia. Spanning a vast region from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north and west to the Northern Territory border, the Diocese serves 23 parishes to a multicultural population. It provides a range of services, including outreach and mission, chancery and governance, property management, finance, administration, and other central agencies, supporting the spiritual and operational needs within the region.

The breadth of the diocese means that we have many career paths to explore. We are a diverse organisation with many roles to explore to match your skills and interest. We ask employees to bring their professional expertise, integrity, and values and to work to the highest standards of excellence. An employee carries the responsibility of fostering positive relationships and ensuring the health and safety of themselves and those around them.

What We Offer
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading (Full-time & Part-time employees)
  • 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service 
  • 14 Weeks paid parental leave for primary carer (Full-time & Part-time employees)
  • Professional development 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

Catholic Social Teaching

As a genuine occupational requirement, all positions with the Catholic Diocese of Cairns require the employee’s conduct and lifestyle to align with principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Applicants are encouraged to view these documents as they provide information on Catholic Ethos and Catholic Social Teaching:

Catholic Social Teaching

Integrity in our Common Mission-December 2023.pdf

 

Safeguarding

The Catholic Diocese of Cairns has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in its activities, ministries and services. The safety and wellbeing of children and adults-at-risk is paramount.

 

Please direct questions regarding recruitment to email/hr)(cairns.catholic.org.au.

 

Services & Ministries
Catholic Education Services Catholic Early Learning & Care
Centacare FNQ
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
Contact Us
183 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
email/reception)(cairns.catholic.org.au
07 4046 5100
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