Job Reference:1007703

About the Role:

Are you passionate about fostering inclusion, connection, and cultural understanding? As a Multi Faith Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our vibrant, diverse campus community - championing spiritual wellbeing and intercultural respect.

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting Curtin University's commitment to cultural diversity and global perspectives by coordinating services that respond to the spiritual needs of students. Acting as a vital link between Student Life and Community and a wide range of religious and spiritual groups, you will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment where all students feel respected, supported, and a sense of belonging.

Success in this role requires the ability to work across diverse faith traditions, supporting all religions and a commitment to separating personal beliefs from professional responsibilities. A broad understanding of different religions and spiritual practices is essential, as is the capacity to engage meaningfully with Curtin’s diverse student cohort and support individuals in their own spiritual journeys.

If you're looking for a meaningful, student-centred role where you can celebrate difference and foster inclusion, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and promote campus-based activities led by voluntary or externally sponsored spiritual representatives from diverse religions, supporting students through the Associate Staff Chaplaincy service.
• Provide support, equity advice and guidance on matters of faith and religion to students and all religious groups on campus, fostering understanding of Curtin’s inclusive values and diverse community.
• Manage the practical and digital space requirements of religious groups and leaders on campus.
• Deliver confidential, multi-faith pastoral care to students, with referrals to internal and external support services as needed.
• Advise University areas on religious and equity matters, including training, advocacy, critical incident support, and general guidance on faith-related issues.

We are looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and subsequent work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• The ability to work effectively in a secular environment while supporting the spiritual and religious needs of a diverse student and staff community.
• Experience in client-centred pastoral care and/or counselling, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate within a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
3. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience, and responses to the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.