Appointments and transfers from interstate
Formalising appointments and transfers
Where appointments and transfers to the Archdiocese of Adelaide are being planned, correspondence to the Archbishop from the Church Authority must contain all of the relevant details relating to the intended appointment /transfer. The initial correspondence must be directed to the Archbishop in the first instance at least six weeks before the intended date of arrival, to allow for sufficient time to undertake the necessary verifications and prepare the documentation required. The response from the Archbishop will outline next steps to be undertaken in order to progress the permissions process.
PLEASE NOTE: Clergy/Religious from an Eastern Rite are considered as Clergy/Religious from another Diocese and should follow the above protocols.
For an appointment to the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, permissions are further considered with the provision of the following documentation:
Option 1 (with ACMR ID #)
- Completion of the ACMR Form (with ACMR ID # details)
- Interstate Working with Children Check (WWCC) and
- South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The Australian Catholic Ministry Register (ACMR) is currently managed by Australian Catholic Standards Ltd (ACSL) with placement on the register providing assurance that the Priest, Deacon, Novice and Seminarian remains in good standing and meets all national requirements in accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. (Standard 5.7.1) Once registered and provided with an ACMR ID Number, all Priests, Deacons, Novices and Seminarians are able to use this ID Number in any Diocese throughout Australia to confirm their good standing. When provided, the individual’s name and status is able to be verified via the secure online system.
Evidence of a current Working with Children Check is also required to be provided from the place of residence, together with a South Australian Working with Children Check. (The Working with Children Check presented from another State or Territory will not be able to be accepted on its own in accordance with South Australian Law.)
The South Australian Working with Children Check can be obtained via the following link; https://screening.sa.gov.au/applications/application-information-for-individuals
Completion of the form below is required
Option 2 (without ACMR ID #)
- Completion of the Interstate with Declarations Form
- Presentation of either a signed Safeguarding Statement Form Or Individual Safeguarding Declaration and Disclosure Form (whichever is applicable)
- Interstate Working with Children Check (WWCC) and
- South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
In the absence of an ACMR ID #, the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Novices are required to provide either a signed ‘Safeguarding Statement form’ or ‘Individual Safeguarding Declaration and Disclosure’ form in relation to professional standards.
Evidence of a current Working with Children Check is also required to be provided from the place of residence, together with a South Australian Working with Children Check. (The Working with Children Check presented from another State or Territory will not be able to be accepted on its own in accordance with South Australian Law.)
The South Australian Working with Children Check can be obtained via the following link; https://screening.sa.gov.au/applications/application-information-for-individuals
Completion of the forms below are required
Safeguarding-statement-form.pdf
Individual-safeguarding-declaration-and-disclosure-form.pdf
Interstate Smartform May 25.pdf
Once the completed paperwork has been received:
The appropriate verification of documentation will take place and permission to minister in the Archdiocese will, if appropriate then be issued by the Archbishop’s Office.
- In the case of Seminarians and Novices a letter of welcome will be prepared for the Archbishop’s approval
- For any stays exceeding 10 days the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Novices will be issued with a ‘Mandatory Notification – In a Nutshell’ document.
- For any stays exceeding 30 days, the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Novices may be required to undertake Safeguarding Training as directed.
- For any stays exceeding 30 days, the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Novices will be required to attend a briefing with the Integrity and Professional Standards Team.
The Parish Priest within the Adelaide Archdiocese will be notified that this permission has been granted.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE APPOINTED PERIOD:
At the conclusion of the approved appointment period, a representative from the Archbishop’s Office will follow-up to confirm that the placement has concluded. In the event that an extension to the approved period becomes necessary, a ‘Variation to Length of Stay’ document is required to be completed and submitted. The request for the extended approval for an additional period will be reassessed at that time.