ADRA Australia
Regional Manager – South Australia
Commitment: Full-time – (3 years maximum term contract)
Location: South Australia

About the role
ADRA Australia is seeking an experienced and organised Regional Manager to lead and oversee ADRA’s
operations across South Australia. This role offers the opportunity to use strong leadership and people skills
to guide the development, delivery, and monitoring of community projects. The Regional Manager will build
and maintain strong relationships with local churches, volunteers, and key stakeholders, providing direction
and support to equip them in serving their communities with impact.

Working collaboratively with partnering Conference(s) and the ADRA Australia National Programs team, the
Regional Manager ensures that regional initiatives are aligned with national strategies and standards. This
position requires a balance of strategic planning, operational management, and relational engagement to
strengthen ADRA’s presence in South Australia and enhance its contribution to community transformation.

The successful applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.

The Job Description for the role and the Employment Application Form are included at the end of this
document.

About ADRA Australia
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church. As part of the global ADRA network which reaches into more than 120 countries, we are
motivated by our faith, to enable people and communities in Australia, Current Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia
and Africa to improve their health and livelihoods and assist people to prepare for and recover from disasters
around the world.

ADRA Australia holds full accreditation with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade (DFAT) and is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and the
Australian Council for Social Services (ACOSS).

Our Values - We conduct our work by being:
Connected - working collaboratively for the best outcome for those living in poverty or distress.
Courageous - persevering through challenging situations.
Compassionate – empathising with the communities we work with and with each other.

About the National Programs Team

The ADRA Regional Manager is appointed by the ADRA Australia ADCOM and reports to the Director of
National Programs.

The National Programs team works collaboratively with the following teams:

 Emergency Management
 Finance/IT
 International Programs
 People and Culture
 Supporter Engagement

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd ADRA Australia ABN 85 109 435 618
Street Address 146 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Phone +61 2 9489 5488 Web www.adra.org.au
Postal Address PO Box 129, Wahroonga NSW 2076 Toll Free 1800 242 372

Selection Criteria
Essential

1. Demonstrated leadership experience managing staff, volunteers, and cross-functional teams.
2. Proven experience in project management and community development.
3. Experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with churches, community

organisations, and funding partners.
4. Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and securing project funding.
5. Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills.
6. Commitment to ADRA's mission, values, and the ethos of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
7. Ability to travel within the state – no more than 100 days of travel per year.

Desirable Criteria

 Experience working with faith-based, not-for-profit or humanitarian organisations.
 Experience managing community grants and government-funded projects.
 Knowledge of emergency management, disaster response, volunteer mobilisation or

community resilience programs

Key Competencies

 Leading and Supervising
Provides others with a clear direction; Sets appropriate standards of behaviour; Delegates work
appropriately and fairly; Motivates and empowers others; Provides staff with development
opportunities and coaching; Recruits staff of a high calibre.

 Working with People
Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit;
Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates
proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.

 Planning and Organising
Sets clearly defined objectives; Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of
possible changing circumstances; Manages time effectively; Identifies and organises resources needed
to accomplish tasks; Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

 Coping with Pressure & Setbacks
Works productively in a pressurised environment; Keeps emotions under control during difficult
situations; Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life; Maintains a positive outlook at
work; Handles constructive feedback well and learns from it.

Other Requirements
Commitment to abide by the ADRA Australia Code of Conduct and organisational policies and procedures.
Copies of relevant policies are available on request.

ADRA takes the prevention of sexual misconduct, harassment and child protection seriously and screens
applicants for suitability. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a police check for each country




in which the individual has lived for 12 months or longer over the last five years, and for the individual’s
country of citizenship (including dual citizenship holders). The successful applicant will need to provide their
consent to a criminal record check. ADRA recognises that in limited instances it may prove impossible to
obtain a reliable criminal record check. In such circumstances a statutory declaration outlining efforts made
to obtain a foreign police check and disclosing any charges and spent convictions may be accepted.

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ADRA Australia
Candidate Information Pack – Regional Manager – South Australia

Applicants will be requested to disclose whether or not they have had a substantiated Sexual Exploitation
Abuse or Harassment claim of any nature made against them in Australia or overseas. This is included in the
Job Application Form.

Final applicants will be screened against the Adsafe* database as well. Adsafe’s check is to ensure no
substantiated or outstanding investigations or allegations are attributed to an applicant within the Seventh-
day Adventist Church system in the South Pacific.

How to Apply
To apply, candidates should address the selection criteria in their application letter providing examples of past
experiences and qualifications. There is no closing date, however we will be interviewing suitable candidates
as they apply. Please forward your application letter, resume and the Employment Application form found at
the end of this document, along with the names of three work related referees to: [email protected]

If you have questions or need further information, please contact:

Kuren Galant – People & Culter Manager for ADRA Australia
Phone +61 2 9473 9525 or
email: [email protected]

ADRA Australia is an inclusive and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

See Job Description and Employment application forms following.

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ADRA Australia
Candidate Information Pack – Regional Manager – South Australia

Full / Part Time: Full Time – Position Title: Regional Manager - South Australia (3 years maximum term contract)

Connected Department: National Programs Revised Date: October 2026

Courageous Reports To: National Programs Director

Compassionate Team Supervision: ADRA Staff and Volunteers in NSW

Purpose of Position: A basic statement that describes the intent of the position.

The ADRA SA Regional Manager is responsible for leading and managing ADRA’s operations across South Australia, ensuring the effective development, implementation,
and oversight of community projects. This role fosters strong relationships with local churches, volunteers, and stakeholders, while collaborating closely with the South
Australian Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the ADRA Australia National Programs team to align regional initiatives with national strategies.

Behavioural Expectations: Our code of Conduct - How we do things in our organisation that underpins our values.

ADRA Australia Code of Conduct and related policies including WHS policies.

Key Competencies: The competencies, qualifications, skills and experience the person needs to do the role successfully.

ADRA Competency Framework: 1.2 Leading & Supervising, 2.1 Working with People, 6.1 Planning & Organising, 7.2 Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

Key Selection Criteria: A related diploma/degree with at least 3 years of proven experience in project management and community development; strong leadership and
interpersonal skills, with experience managing volunteers; demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with churches and communities; experience in fundraising and
stakeholder engagement; excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills; and commitment to ADRA’s and the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s
mission and values.

Key Responsibilities: The things that the person needs to be responsible for to successfully fulfil the obligations of this position.

Areas of
Responsibility Actions / Tasks / Objectives Measures of Success / KPI’s What is to be done in this area How job performance will be measured

INTEGRATION IN  Engage in the development of the National Programs strategy  Engagement at National Programs strategy development and development and reviews. reviews.
NATIONAL  Work closely with the National Programs team to ensure regional  Weekly attendance at National Programs meetings and ADRA

PROGRAMS TEAM alignment with national strategies. Australia weekly meetings.
 Participate in weekly planning and coordination meetings with  Regular and valuable contributor to discussions

National Programs staff.  Positive influence on team

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ADRA Job Description: Regional Manager- NSW

INTEGRATION IN  Engage in the development of the National Programs strategy  Attendance at scheduled conference team meetings development and reviews.
CONFERENCE(S)  Positive Feedback from Conference President re engagement in  Work closely with the National Programs team to ensure regional strategy development

TEAM alignment with national strategies.



 Monthly or bi-monthly catchups with assigned officer
 Participate in weekly planning and coordination meetings with  Regularly working from and embedded in the team at SA Conference

National Programs staff. Office
 Regularly attending relevant SA Conference meetings (departmental

etc)

PROJECT  Identify community needs and opportunities for new project  # of projects developed per year. initiatives in collaboration with local churches and stakeholders.
DEVELOPMENT  # of churches or community groups trained in project development  Lead the design and development of project proposals with the per year.

support of the Program Development Coordinator, that align with  # of successful funding submissions
ADRA’s mission and strategic priorities.

 Proactively seek funding opportunities from local councils,
philanthropic foundations, and government grants and other local
funders.

 Build and maintain relationships with funding bodies, including
preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications and grant
proposals. (Federal Grants will be managed by the Grant
Coordinator.)

PROGRAM  Oversee the operations of ADRA community projects across NSW,  # projects properly implemented, acquitted, monitored and reported ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. within given timeframes.
MANAGEMENT  Supervise all project managers and provide effective support to  # of project managers effectively supported to manage their projects

ensure that ADRA projects are running according to the approved  # of churches or community groups trained in project management per
proposal and budget. year.

 Monitor project performance using ADRA’s reporting tools and  Data systems/platforms are regularly updated and maintained
frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external
funding requirements.

 Conduct regular site visits and evaluations to assess ADRA project
progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions.

 Ensure risk management practices are in place and adhered to
across all projects.

 Facilitate training and capacity-building for ADRA project teams to
enhance effectiveness and sustainability.

 Prepare and submit timely reports to ADRA Australia’s National
Programs team, including project outcomes, financial updates, and
lessons learned.

 Coordinate with finance and operations teams to manage project
budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.

 Assist in Op Shop matters when requested by Op Shop
management team from head office.

VOLUNTEER  Provide leadership and ongoing support to volunteer managers and  # of volunteer managers onboarded on ADRA’s purpose, values, key volunteers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and volunteer manager role expectations and key policies.
MANAGEMENT expectation and fostering a positive and inclusive environment that  # of volunteer managers and key volunteers who indicate that they

encourages retention and growth. feel supported and resourced effectively.

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ADRA Job Description: Regional Manager- NSW

 Collaborate with community partners to identify volunteer  Annual recognition of volunteers
opportunities and mobilise community involvement.  100% of volunteers have been fully screened following ADRA’s

 Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions through procedures before commencement
appreciation events, awards, and regular communication.

 Ensure volunteers are equipped with the necessary tools, resources,
and training to carry out their roles safely and effectively.

CHURCH  Collaborating with the Church Engagement Officer to:  # of new ADRA Champions recruited per year o Identify and recruit ADRA Champions within local Seventh-
ENGAGEMENT  # of presentations/sermons in churches (a minimum of 10 day Adventist churches across NSW to serve as key presentations/year is expected)

AND liaisons for ADRA’s mission and activities.  Coordination of ADRA’s engagement at Big Camp in harmony with
FUNDRAISING o Inspire and mobilise church communities to participate in plans developed between National Programs and Supporter

fundraising initiatives such as ADRA Appeal, End-of-Year
Engagement. Campaigns, and Emergency Response Appeals.  # of churches engaged in Mission Ready

 Collaborate with ADRA Australia’s Supporter Engagement team to  # of Mission Ready initiatives commenced
ensure consistency of communication, assets, branding and any
fundraising engagement.  Yearly % increase in church-based fundraising in NSW

 Oversee roll out and implementation of the Mission Ready initiative
 Present and preach at Churches, minister’s meetings and Big

Camps highlighting biblical compassion messages demonstrated in
ADRA projects and promote volunteerism.

EMERGENCY  In coordination with the Emergency Management team, support  # of Level 0 and Level 1 activations effectively and successfully Level 0 responses and actively contribute to Level 1 and higher collaborated in
MANAGEMENT activations, taking on assigned roles and responsibilities as needed.  # of churches and projects with active response plans

 In coordination with the Emergency Management team, help identify
and support churches and projects for emergency preparedness and
response programming and contribute to the training and
development of National Emergency Response Teams (NERT) to
strengthen regional preparedness.

OTHER DUTIES  Other duties as assigned by the National Programs Director.  As needed.

AS ASSIGNED BY
SUPERVISOR

📌 Regional Manager – South Australia
🏢 ADRA Australia
📍 South Australia