Field Development Manager Greater Mackay
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Passionate about leading and growing Christian ministry opportunities
- Concerned for the needs of children and young people
- Love networking building partnerships and leading others
About Scripture Union Australia
Scripture Union Australia (SU) is an interdenominational Christian movement committed to providing Australian children young people and families with opportunities to experience the transforming love of Jesus and to pursue a lifelong journey of discipleship.
SU is part of the worldwide Scripture Union movement a movement of Christians working with churches to make Gods Good News known to children young people and families and to encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through Bible reading and prayer. ()
SU is a charitable limited by guarantee not-for-profit organisation comprising more than 900 staff and thousands of volunteers working with churches and serving in communities in all states and territories across Australia.
All SU staff and volunteers are empowered and equipped to champion a child safe culture and are committed to the highest standards of safety and care in our work with children young people and families.
About the role
Working collaboratively with churches schools and volunteers you will be responsible for leading the local delivery of SU Chaplaincy through training coaching and leading both staff and volunteers in ministry opportunities within your district. You will also be responsible for growing SU Chaplaincy in the geographical area by establishing strong relationships with School decision-makers and identify appropriate candidates to lead SU Chaplaincy in their context.
This role serves Mackay and the surrounding communities stretching from Marlborough in the south to Bowen in the north and west to Moranbah. You will need to be based in the area due to the leadership and networking responsibilities of the role.
What we offer
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Hybrid working environment
- Close knit team environment
- 2 devotion days a year and annual prayer retreat
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A broad understanding of Christian youth/childrens ministry
- Experience with the education sector (preferably in a Chaplaincy context)
- A minimum 3 years experience leading a team preferably within a not-for profit environment
- Demonstrated ability to network build partnerships and strategic alliances with a broad range of people
- Tertiary qualifications in youth work leadership business or related field
- Experience and involvement in community fundraising
- Drivers license essential
Applications
To be considered for this role please complete your application including the following:
- Cover Letter Clearly outlining how you meet the role requirements as listed above for our ideal candidate including your cultural fit within SU. No more than two pages in total.
- Current CV
Click here to be directed to our website for a copy of the Role Statement and to apply.
The closing date for this position is Monday 27 October 2025. For all other general enquiries please call People Services on (07).
(Recruitmentagencies need not enquire or apply. Only direct candidate applications will be considered.)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Construction Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Utilization Management
- Case Management
- Pediatrics Experience
- Salesforce
- Relationship Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Your gift will support the delivery of Christian Special Religious Education classes at the following schools: Asquith Boys High School,Asquith Girls High School. Classes are facilitated by: Ecashia Jacob, Ryan Byrne.
