About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the role
- Part time position 0.7 - 0.8 EFT
- Flexible working hours to connect with colleagues across time zones, and some international travel is likely.
This newly established role will work under the direction of the CEO Jesuit Social Services in her role as Secretary for Social Ministries for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP).
The role will support the JCAP Convenor of Ecology and Province Ecological Delegates and ministries to drive and expand initiatives that advance climate and ecological justice efforts. It will advance ecological justice by driving strategic advocacy through participating in alliances, fostering collaboration across JCAP and championing inclusion by amplifying marginalized voices in shaping ecological responses.
This part time position will involve some flexible working hours to connect with colleagues across time zones, and some international travel is likely.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant field and/or demonstrated experience in advocacy and practice in contexts addressing ecological/environmental/eco-social justice
- Strong ability to build networks and partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including faith-based and civil society organisations
- Excellent communication and strategic engagement skills, with experience in campaign development and public influencing
- Sound knowledge of contemporary policy and practice in relation to climate change, ecological justice and integral ecology principles, and their intersection with social justice
- Proven capacity to work collaboratively across international networks and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
About the program
Jesuit Social Services is a Social Ministry within the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus. The Australian Province is part of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), one of six regional conferences (geographical areas) that make up the global Jesuit network.
At the global, Conference and Province levels, ecological justice is a priority. There is a JCAP Convenor of Ecology and each Province across Asia Pacific has an Ecological Delegate. The program aims to support their work and build capacity across JCAP through collaboration and advocacy. This new role, working across JCAP on this priority, is based at Jesuit Social Services, which has a long history supporting marginalized communities – those most affected by social and ecological harm – and fifteen years deepening ecological justice practice. The role will work with the JCAP communications team as appropriate and will be able to draw on the expertise of Jesuit Social Services advocacy and communications team; and the organisation’s and the Jesuit Social Services Ecological Justice team to advance its goals.
How to apply
- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please Garry Roach, Strategy and Administrative Officer, 0421 005 111.
Applications close at 5.00pm on 5th January, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Please apply in confidence.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents; we particularly encourage people from Asia Pacific backgrounds or those with a strong cultural understanding of the Asia Pacific region to apply for this position.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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