Congregational Support Officer

Full-Time | 38 Hours per Week Location: North Adelaide, SA

Join a Team Making a Difference

The Lutheran Church of Australia – South Australia and Northern Territory (SA-NT) District is
seeking a highly organised and skilled Congregational Support Officer to join our
District Office team in North Adelaide.

The Lutheran Church of Australia – SA-NT District exists to support and encourage
congregations, pastors and ministry leaders across South Australia and the Northern
Territory. Working in partnership with local communities, schools and ministry
organisations, the District seeks to equip people and congregations to share the hope of
the Gospel and serve others with compassion and purpose. Our District Office team
plays a vital role in providing the leadership, administration and resources that help
ministries thrive and communities grow.

This pivotal role provides executive and administrative support to senior leaders,
including the Bishop, Assistant Bishop for Mission and District Administrator, while also
supporting congregations and the wider mission of the Church across South Australia
and the Northern Territory.

If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a purpose-driven
environment, has exceptional organisational skills and is committed to delivering
outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role
As the Congregational Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing a broad
range of administrative and executive support services across the District Office.



You will
play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office while fostering
strong relationships with congregations, District entities and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide executive assistance to the Bishop, District Administrator and Assistant
Bishop for Mission.
• Coordinate diaries, correspondence, telephone and email communications.
• Support pastor engagement and assist congregations with administrative
enquiries.
• Lead and supervise the District Office administrative team on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and provide meeting support.
• Coordinate conferences, events and special gatherings.
• Assist with the administration of District property matters.
• Provide relief support for bookkeeping and administration functions during staff
absences.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the District Administrator.

About You
Essential Skills and Experience
You will demonstrate:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing minutes and formal business correspondence.




• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities with exceptional attention to
detail.
• Sound judgement, initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• A proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable
• Knowledge of the Lutheran Church and its ministries, or a willingness to develop
this understanding.

Faith Commitment
As this role supports the mission and ministry of the Church, applicants should be active
participants in the Christian faith and committed to upholding and supporting the
mission and values of the Lutheran Church of Australia.

Requirements
The successful applicant will be required to:
• Hold and maintain a current driver’s licence.
• Provide and maintain a satisfactory Working With Children Check and National
Police Clearance.
• Complete, or be willing to undertake, Safe Church training (or equivalent).
• Participate in occasional interstate travel and out-of-hours work when required.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the ministry and mission of the
Lutheran Church while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
You will play an important role in serving congregations and helping the Church fulfil its
mission across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

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