As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We offer accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To demonstrate this commitment, we provide a range of benefits and development opportunities to our staff.

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MEET THE PEOPLE & CULTURE TEAM

Anthony Micallef – Director, People & Culture

Anthony has more than 17 years’ experience in professional services working in commercial, not-for-profit and Catholic settings predominantly in employment and industrial relations roles, as well as in finance and ICT. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Business (Management; HR, IR and International Management) from Western Sydney University. Anthony is passionate about providing a workplace that is committed to excellence while at the same time supporting and empowering people to meaningfully contribute, grow and develop as professionals and individuals – and have fun while doing it. Anthony likes to spend his spare time enjoying the company of family and friends, as well as playing and watching sport, or enjoying a good book or movie. He is unapologetic in his appreciation of animated Disney films and the Mariah Carey Christmas album.

Pauline Tarabay – Manager, People & Culture

Pauline is an accomplished professional, with a career that spanning more than 20 years across banking and finance, disability services, hospitality, construction, and in Catholic diocesan and parish settings. Her experience has seen her thrive in human resources, internal communication, community engagement, event management, business management and project management roles. Pauline holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology and Industrial Relations) from Western Sydney University, a Masters of Labour Law and Relations from the University of Sydney, and a Masters of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Technology, Sydney. Pauline has always advocated for those that seek her counsel and support to help them achieve strategic and operational goals, and foster a safe and inclusive workplace. Her strong business acumen and comprehensive background in HR and communication has resulted in strong and trusting relationships. Pauline understands the importance of work-life balance, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is the first to admit that she is a stereotypical soccer mum, an avid foodie and coffee lover, and enjoys weekend getaways.

José Segarra – Systems and Workforce Specialist,
People & Culture

José has extensive experience in executive support, HR coordination, and system administration within the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Sydney Catholic Schools, and Catholic Employment Relations. Through these roles, he hass developed a strong focus on identifying areas for improvement, ensuring compliance and data accuracy, and ultimately supporting both people and processes through effective systems. José is particularly driven by the challenge of problem-solving and creating solutions that streamline workflows.
Beyond his professional life, José values spending quality time with his family. He also enjoys the hobby of smoking meats, a process that he finds both rewarding and a great way to connect with others.

Peter Rodrigues – Project Manager, People & Culture

Peter is a former lawyer who has a passion for developing and delivering digital products and services that meet the needs of the end user and ensure positive user experiences. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate and consumer publishing and development space working across several sectors including legal, tax & accounting and health and medical. Now with the Archdiocese of Sydney Peter uses his skills to help create a world where people can encounter and be transformed by the love and mercy of Jesus. Peter loves spending time with his wife Marilyn and their 5 children. His current Duolingo Spanish streak is 2592 days, and he hopes to one day be able to read the works of St John of the Cross in their native Spanish. He spends more time watching his kids play, than playing basketball himself these days and is a die-hard Chicago Bulls fan.

2024 STAFF RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

Like all agencies of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, the People & Culture team are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and protection of children and vulnerable persons, and to eradicating modern slavery. Please see links below for more information on the work of these important ministries