Please note: current employees of the Diocese are not eligble to become non-executive members of the councils, advisory boards and committees.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth

Home Address

Street

City

State

Postcode

Religion *

CatholicOther FaithNone

Other faith *

Parish

Tell us your engagement in Parish life and any comments demonstrating your connection to Catholic community.

Professional Membership

Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)Governance Institute of AustraliaChartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA)Law Society of NSWEducational membershipOther

Other (please specify)

Board or Council Experience

Please indicate your previous Board(s) or Council(s) experience including length of tenure and dates you were a member:

Name of Board or Council

Date range of tenure

Add another Board or Council (noting name and tenure)

Advisory Board or Council Preferences

Please indicate which Advisory Board(s) or Council(s) you are interested in contributing to

Diocesan Finance CouncilDiocesan Governance CouncilEducation Advisory BoardCommunity and Wellbeing Advisory BoardCatholic Community Fund Advisory BoardA Committee role that supports the work of the Councils and BoardsI am not yet sure which Council or Advisory Board I am most aligned to, but I am keen to contribute and look forward to the synodal discussion at the Discernment Day.

Note: we will discern together in a synodal way at our Discernment Day.

Other Advisory Boards and Councils

At this time we are not actively recruiting for the following advisory groups but are always willing to hear from people who are interested:

Diocesan Pastoral CouncilDiocesan Safeguarding Council

Discernment Day

I can attend the Discernment Day Saturday 21 November 2026 in person at St Bede’s Catholic College Chisholm. *

YesNo

Please note any dietary requirements for this day

Motivation and Suitability

Please briefly explain why you are interested in serving on the selected Advisory Board(s) or Council(s), and what you believe you can contribute: *

Director Identification Number (if applicable)This is a requirement for the Catholic Community Fund Advisory Board and Community and Wellbeing Advisory Board.

National Police Check and Criminal History Check

A National Police Check and Criminal History Check will be completed for all advisory board, council and committee members following successful appointment.

Please attach your current CV with this form *

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