Mission Engagement Officer

Posted Monday 5 January 2026 at 3:00 pm | Expires Friday 23 January 2026 at 2:59 pm

Cardijn College
Fixed Term | ESO 3 | 2 Roles at 15 hours/week or 1 Role at 30 hours/week | 41 weeks/year

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive on connection, community, and meaningful experiences? Cardijn College is looking for a dynamic and values‑driven Mission Engagement Officer to help inspire the hearts and minds of our students.

This is a role for someone who genuinely wants to contribute to something bigger, someone who believes in social justice, leadership development, and walking alongside young people as they explore faith, identity, and purpose.

• You get to work directly with students in retreats, reflection days, camps, liturgies and hands‑on service opportunities.
• You’ll be part of a supportive, energetic Mission team grounded in the Marist and Cardijn values of courage, compassion and presence.
• You’ll help shape a positive, faith‑filled culture
  , empowering young people to step up, lead, and make an impact.
• You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, Marist Youth Ministry, and the wider Catholic community.
• It’s varied, people‑centred and purpose‑driven, no two days look the same.

In this role, you’ll support our Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) to deliver a vibrant, engaging mission program that comes to life through:

• Supporting and preparing retreats, liturgies, Reflection Days, prayer rituals
  , and student‑led formation activities.
• Helping bring the Cardijn and Marist charisms to life through experiences that resonate with today’s young people.

• Encouraging and mentoring students with leadership potential.
• Helping to grow student‑led initiatives that strengthen school culture and Catholic identity.
• Assisting during camps, excursions, youth events and after‑school activities.

• Supporting service‑learning activities that connect students with the wider community.
• Helping students explore local and global issues and empowering them to take action.

• Working alongside staff, families, youth ministry partners and community groups.
• Helping evaluate programs and sharing ideas to enhance what we offer.

You’re someone who:

• Is energised by working with young people and helping them grow.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and builds rapport easily.
• Is proactive, organised, adaptable and confident working both independently and in a team.
• Brings initiative and creativity to shaping faith formation experiences.
• Can support students respectfully and compassionately, including those with additional needs.
• Values a workplace centred on belonging, service, and human dignity.

• Certificate IV in Education Support, or relevant experience in a similar setting.
• Current WWCC and RRHAN‑EC certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and the values of Cardijn College.
• First Aid certificate (or willingness to gain).

Cardijn College is a thriving, multi‑campus Catholic community in Adelaide’s Southern Vales. With over 2,100 students and 300+ staff, we’re proud of our diverse, values‑driven culture and our commitment to nurturing each young person to live with courage, love and compassion
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Here, you’ll be part of a team that’s supportive, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping meaningful experiences, supporting young people, and contributing to a vibrant college community grounded in faith and social justice, we’d love to hear from you.

Job family School Administration & Operations

Pay type Salary

Job start date Monday 26 January 2026