Our Team
equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) is a pivotal unit in developing the capacity to undertake the mission-based activities of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. It is central to supporting a coordinated focus on mission and supporting gathered communities to discern and engage in mission in their local context. It is committed to inter-connectivity across the Church to enable all aspects of the Synod’s mission and capacity building activities to occur collaboratively and holistically.

The Relationships & Connections Team walks with presbyteries and reflects congregational interests, in light of the wider Church and community. The team fosters broad connections to resource missional engagement and partnerships with other aspects of society. The team seeks to create connections and inter-conciliar opportunities to, for example, work together in mission, enhancing cooperation, and managing resources wisely. 

The Role 
The Engagement Co-ordinator (Schools) provides logistical administrative support to foster collaboration within the network of Uniting Church schools, the Synod and the wider Church.  The role works closely with Director, Relationships and Connections and key stakeholders to further the UCA schools network and to deepen the Church’s relationship with its associated schools.  The role scopes and organises events, identifies opportunities and co-ordinates all the administrative requirements to ensure integrated initiatives and events run to plan.   

About You
We are seeking someone who has
•    Qualifications related to event management, community engagement or project planning, or relevant equivalent experience.
•    Minimum three years demonstrated experience in a similar role. 
•    Experience working within the educational environment, in particular schools. 
•    Applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check, and their employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
 

How to Apply

If you enjoy working in an organisation with purpose and you have a positive attitude, please review the position description and submit your application through our career portal.

In your application, please attach two documents in PDF format: your Resume and a Cover Letter.

There is no closing date for applications, the vacancy will close as soon as a successful candidate is identified.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  

For further information please contact the People and Culture Advisor: rachel.roberts@victas.uca.org.au

The Uniting Church in Australia
•    Is the third largest church in Australia, and a leading presence in the not-for-profit sector. 
•    Is deeply committed to faith, justice and the community, and partners with associated entities to support and provide a large range of community services outside Government.  
•    Is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, inclusion and recognition of First Peoples. 
•    Values Trust, Collaboration, Growth & Sustainability and characteristics aligned to the ethos of the Uniting Church.

Generous benefits 
We offer a professional and friendly work environment with great staff benefits under our EBA – The Lay Staff Collective Employment Agreement 2023