It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia with the rank of an ambassador.

The office of the nunciature is located in Red Hill, Canberra.

The mission was established as the Apostolic Delegation to Australasia by Pope Pius X on 15 April 1914 and given responsibility for Australia, Tasmania,[a] and New Zealand.

[4] The Apostolic Nunciature to Australia was established by Pope Paul VI on 5 March 1973.

[5] Charles Daniel Balvo was appointed nuncio in January 2022 by Pope Francis.