Relationship Manager (Sydney)

• Full-time Primarily work-from-home with regular time in our Castle Hill office
• Establish and grow impactful church and major giver relationships
• Use your relational and ministry skills to strengthen the persecuted church
• Candidates based in Sydney or surrounding regions (including Central Coast or Newcastle) are encouraged to apply

WHY OPEN DOORS

In Christ we strengthen the most persecuted. We connect the Australian and New Zealand church with their persecuted family to deepen one anothers discipleship journey. When you work with us youll get the chance to strengthen the faith of persecuted Christians living in the most dangerous places to follow Jesus.

We asked our people their thoughts on working with Open Doors here is what they had to say:

Working for Open Doors means being challenged and encouraged in your faith every day! Its a privilege to be in a job that helps strengthen the global body of Christ.

Seeing and hearing real stories of persecution has forced me to see my walk with Christ in a new way.

It is such a joy to know that Im using the gifts that God has given me to help serve those who need to be served.

Working with us also provides the opportunity to be a part of regular team devotions access to Christian counselling and mentoring as well as coming together for bi-annual team days for fellowship prayer and worship.

OUR IMPACT

Last year our work at Open Doors helpedpersecuted Christians across the globe providing:

• 1.7 million people with Bibles and Christian literature.
• 3.2 million people with discipleship training mentoring and counselling.
• 1.5 million people with in person visits care and prayer
• 600000 people with socioeconomic development emergency relief medical care and education.

As a growing and respected ministry that supports persecuted Christians in more than 70 countries we are the leading voice on Christian persecution and trusted partner to build a mature and unified global Church. Were excited to hire someone who shares the same ideals by connecting with like-minded people partners and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Relationship Manager youll build trusted partnerships with churches and key supporters across Sydney and Regional NSW. Youll connect with pastors and leaders preach and speak in churches strengthen networks and help Christians grow in their understanding of the persecuted church.

The role blends relational ministry public communication and strategic partnership development. Your week will include meeting with partners growing an active portfolio of churches and major givers and speaking in around 25 churches each year. Regular travel across NSW is expected and because many services fall on Sundays weekend ministry is part of the role with timeinlieu provided.

With the southern regions already supported by another team member this role will largely serve churches across Sydneys northern and western areas the Central Coast Newcastle the Mid North Coast Western NSW and surrounding regions. Applicants from elsewhere in NSW are still welcome.

Youll enjoy a high degree of autonomy supported by the Church Area Lead a passionate team of Relationship Managers across ANZ and our Relationship Facilitators.

WHAT YOU BRING

* A proven track record in initiating growing and sustaining partnerships working purposefully

toward defined objectives.

* Exceptional communicator confident with diverse audiences in both one-on-one and group settings.

* Experience in developing new leads and nurturing existing networks especially within the New

South Wales church landscape.

* Skilled public speaker experienced in delivering engaging gospel-centred messages in churches

conferences and media.

* Experience in fundraising with organisations churches and highnetworth individuals.

* Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.

* Personally committed to the mission of strengthening and equipping persecuted Christians.

* A strong-work ethic a teachable spirit and a passion to make a difference.

Essential:

* Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding set targets and objectives.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Highly developed presentation preaching and public speaking skills.

Desirable:

* Experience working within Christian organisations churches or ministries.

* Experience in the notforprofit or For Purpose sector or professional experience from corporate

settings that translates well into a missiondriven role.

* Experience in sales or other relationshipdevelopment roles.

* Theological training and/or formal biblical qualifications.

JOIN US

If you long to help the Australian Church grow in courageous discipleship and want your work to

strengthen believers in the worlds hardest places to follow Jesus wed love to receive your application. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial conversation and those who progress will be invited to a formal interview process.

Please submit a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter sharing why this role resonates with you to

Applications close at 11:59pm 12th March 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled flexible with timing but ideally were seeking someone who can begin in April.