Working in the Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is one of the region's largest employers, operating agencies across a broad range of industries including school education, social services, parish, early education and financial services.

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Employee benefits

Extra Leave Days
Competitive Salary
Parental Leave
Gym Membership

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Career paths exist in a multitude of disciplines, including all aspects of education, pastoral care and chaplaincy, social services, financial services and business support.

Our Diocesan agencies include:

CatholicCare Social Services
Catholic Community Fund
Catholic Schools
Hunter Community Housing
Mission and Evangelisation
St Nicholas
Shared Services (supporting our agencies)

Employing over 5,500 individuals, we offer a wide array of career opportunities in the agencies throughout the Hunter-Manning region. Whether your interests lie in education, pastoral care, chaplaincy, social services, financial services, or business support, there is a fulfilling career path for you here!

We are committed to providing our employees with exceptional working conditions, including a Flare discounts membership, family-friendly environments, salary packaging options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, discounted gym and healthcare memberships, a range of discounts through our mnBENEFITS program and access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP).

Applicants must be willing to respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and have a commitment to our Vision and Mission.

It may be a requirement for a few specific roles that the applicant be Catholic; this information will be specified in the advertisement. The majority of positions within the diocese, however, do not require applicants to be Catholic.