Church Engagement & Partnerships Lead

ADRA Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADRA Australia is seeking a Church Engagement Officer to develop and manage relationships across the Adventist Church network in Australia. The role focuses on mobilising churches, schools and ministries to participate in ADRA offerings and campaigns.

You will build a Champions network, engage conference leaders, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to expand ADRA’s impact through church partnerships.

Qualifications

• Commitment to ADRA’s purpose, values, and a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a church acquisition and engagement strategy that stewards churches, increases engagement, and cultivates churches to increase their support of ADRA Australia offerings (2 × per year) and other campaigns.
• Assist with strategic direction for conference Big Camp engagement.
• Present at churches, big camps and community events to encourage and grow engagement and support of ADRA Australia on an ongoing basis.
• Work closely with Conference ADRA Directors/Regional Managers (CADs/RMs) and Emergency Management (EM) team to maximise church participation in the ADRA Australia offerings and other fundraising campaigns.
• Participate in other church related activities as required.
• Consistently reflects the mission and values of ADRA Australia and the Seventh‑day Adventist (SDA) Church.
• Visit each conference once a year.
• 90%+ churches participating in offerings.
• Present at SDA churches and attend conference Big Camps and fundraising events as required.
• Revenue from church activities grows each year as per budget targets.
• Attend major National Programs meetings with CADs/RMs and EM Team members to optimise collaboration.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Volunteer management

Sales or fundraising

Microsoft Office

Travel within Australia

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADRA Australia is seeking a Church Engagement Officer to develop and manage relationships across the Adventist Church network in Australia. The role focuses on mobilising churches, schools and ministries to participate in ADRA offerings and campaigns.

You will build a Champions network, engage conference leaders, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to expand ADRA’s impact through church partnerships.