Be Part of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2025!
* 🗓 Sunday, 30th November – Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
* đź“Ť Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Please note: This Expression of Interest is open to employees of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (the Archdiocese) only.
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF or the Festival) is a national gathering hosted in Melbourne that will bring together thousands of young Catholics from across Australia to offer a vibrant experience of worship, inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful community connections. It serves as a beacon of hope, culminating our Jubilee Year celebrations by empowering young people to encounter Christ and give witness to the hope that does not disappoint – Jesus Christ.
To bring this vision to life, a dedicated workforce will be assembled to support various aspects of the festival, including logistics, hospitality, liturgy, and pastoral care. Your participation, through the offering of your time and talents to the Festival, would be invaluable in creating a welcoming and enriching environment for our youth.
Why Get Involved?
* Play an active role in this national gathering of Catholic youth from across Australia
* Utilise your skills to support the delivery of the Festival vision and mission.
* As an Archdiocesan employee, you’ll recruit, nurture and coach a team of enthusiastic volunteers.
* Receive targeted development as the Archdiocese invests in upskilling our people to confidently step into Festival team leader roles.
* The Archdiocese is committed to providing a safe and welcoming experience for all involved; pilgrims, leaders and chaplains and workforce include Archdiocesan staff.
Festival Roles:
Archdiocesan staff will be key members of the Festival team, overseeing volunteers (workforce) while contributing to the running of the Festival, a sample of some of the roles needed, include:
* Welcome Officers
* Pilgrimage walk hosts (Sunday)
* Zone Wardens (dedicated areas assigned)
* Door monitors
* Activity support officers
* Crowd monitors (plenary events including concerts)
* Liturgy team support
* Pastoral care for workforce, leaders, pilgrims
* VIP and talent hospitality at the Festival
* Venue bump in and bump out teams
There are four specific areas that will be staffed during the festival:
* Plenary and Program : Main stage events, concerts, and programmed speaking engagements.
* Encounter: Workshops, installations, and meaningful experiences focused on connection and formation.
* Event Team : Welcome pilgrims, manage logistics, assist with set-up and pack-down.
* Safety : Support safeguarding, first aid, mental health care, and on-site triaging.
What’s Involved in being a Festival Team Leader
Festival staff will be invited to attend a series of workshops to prepare for the event. Topics may include:
* Festival induction
* Volunteer engagement & management
* Role-specific orientation
* Safe work practices & safeguarding
Archdiocesan Executive Leadership fully supports employee participation — but please discuss with your line manager prior to completing the Expression of Interest and ensure you’re available to attend workshops and work at least one day of the festival:
* 🕊 Sunday, 30th Nov – Pilgrimage walk from St Patrick’s Cathedral to MCEC
* 📣 Monday, 1st December / Tuesday, 2nd December – Festival days
Register your Interest:
Click Apply, upload a short résumé or bio, and complete the short questionnaire.
Please note : Employment Hero requires a document upload to submit your expression of interest. You do not need to submit a formal, multi-page CV. A one-page résumé or a short bio is sufficient.
The festival project team will review all applications and be in touch with you to confirm next steps. If you have any questions, please contact the Australian Catholic Youth Festival workforce lead at: hradmin@cam.org.au
🔗 To learn more, visit: The Australian Catholic Youth Festival Melbourne 2025 Website –