Field Development Manager Sydney West

Scripture Union Queensland; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Close knit team environment

2 devotion days a year and annual pray

Job summary

SU Australia is seeking a dynamic leader to drive local ministry delivery across Greater Western Sydney, training and coaching staff and volunteers, and building a strong network of church and community partners. This full-time role is based in a home office with frequent travel and requires engagement with churches, schools and communities.

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of Christian youth ministry, with at least 3 years leading a team in a not-for-profit setting and a

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of Christian youth and children’s ministry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading a team, preferably in not-for-profit.
• 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 fundraising and involvement within the Education sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead local delivery of SU ministry through training, coaching and leading staff and volunteers in ministry opportunities within your district.
• Grow SU ministry by establishing new camps and programs, and coaching event directors and volunteers.
• Based in Greater Western Sydney with frequent travel; role spans Penrith to the west, Inner West to the east, Hills District to the north, and Liverpool region to the south.

Skills

Youth ministry

Team leadership

Partnerships

Networking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in youth work or leadership

Job description

SU Australia is an interdenominational Christian movement committed to supporting children, young people and their families to discover life through the provision of school chaplaincy services, camps, community-based missions, schools ministry, and at-risk youth programs. SU Australia also offers nationally recognised training programs in youth work through the SU Institute of Training (RTO 30548).

SU Australia is part of the worldwide Scripture Union movement, a movement of Christians working with churches to make God’s 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.org.au)

SU Australia is a charitable 'limited by guarantee' not-for-profit organisation comprising more than 1,000 staff and thousands of volunteers, working with churches, and serving in communities in all states and territories across Australia.

All SU Australia 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 ministry through training, coaching and leading both staff and volunteers in ministry opportunities within your district. You will also be responsible for growing SU ministry in the geographical area by establishing new camps and programs, and coaching event directors and volunteers.

This role currently spans Greater Western Sydney, bounded by Penrith to the west, Sydney’s Inner West to the east, the Hills District to the north, and the Liverpool region to the south. Please note this role is based out of a home office with frequent travel expected. You will need to be based in the area due to the leadership and networking responsibilities of the role. This position is full-time (5 days per week).

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 and children’s ministry
• 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 and involvement within the Education sector is desirable

The closing date for this position is Friday, 4 December 2026. For all other general enquiries please call People Services on (07) 3112 6***.