Strategy Officer

Unit of Synod/Presbytery/Congregation: Secretariat

Classification: Part Time Fixed Term

- 2 year 0.6FTE role
- Focus areas: the implementation of the Synod Strategic Plan, progressing the Mission & Property Strategy Project and support the work of the Church Planting Task Group
- Working collaboratively across the Synod

Description:

The Synod of South Australia seeks to be a growing church that proclaims Jesus Christ and is empowered by the Holy Spirit to participate in God's work of transforming and renewing the whole creation. In pursuit of this mission, it has established a number of Ministry Centres.

At the meeting of Synod in June 2026, a new Synod Strategic Plan (2026 – 2030) was approved.

The Secretariat of the Synod of South Australia seeks to appoint a Strategy Officer to coordinate the strategic work of the Synod on behalf of the General Secretary, in collaboration with the Executive team, councils and committees and key leaders of the Synod. The Strategy Officer will assist the implementation of the Synod Strategic Plan,



including progressing the Mission and Property Strategy Project and supporting the Church Planting Task Group to respond to decisions made at the June 2026 Synod.

The Strategy Officer will promote the effective implementation and monitoring of the Synod Strategic Plan, and support cultural, organisational, and missional change aligned with the Strategic Plan.

This role is a 2 year 0.6FTE, reporting to the General Secretary. It is an chance for either a lay or ordained member of the Uniting Church with experience, skills and qualifications in theology, ministry, leadership and strategic planning and implementation frameworks.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rev Sue Page, Associate General Secretary Governance & Operations (08) 8236 4217.

Applications are welcome addressing the statement of key outcomes and associated activities in the Position Description & Person Specification and may be submitted in Word format to Human Resources at [email protected] no later than Friday 20 November 2026.

Application close date: 20 November 2026 at 5.00PM

Contact person: Human Resources
By phone: 08 8236 4234
By email: [email protected]

📌 Strategy Officer (Australia)
🏢 Uniting Church
📍 Australia