Anglican Diocese of Melbourne | Perry Centre for Renewal

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Events, Projects and Administration Manager

Reports to: Director of Vision and Communication

About PerryWe believe God is opening a new chapter for his Church across Melbourne and Geelong. We long to see more people discovering life in Jesus, churches growing in health and confidence, and new generations finding their place in God’s mission. The Perry Centre for Renewal is the Diocese of Melbourne’s investment in that future.

Through our For the harvest vision, we are committed to forming missional disciples, raising and releasing leaders, and renewing and planting healthy churches. Perry brings together people, experience and practical support to help churches pursue that calling. We will walk alongside churches and leaders, strengthen what is already bearing fruit, and help current possibilities take root. Children and young people are central to this work, contributing to the life and renewal of the Church today and shaping its future.

We are building a team with the faith to expect God to work, the imagination to explore new possibilities and the humility to learn together. Working across our Anglican traditions, cultures and communities, we will pray, listen, share what we learn and support churches as they take their next faithful steps.

This is an opportunity to help shape Perry from its early stages and contribute to work with lasting significance.Whether your gifts are in ministry, communication, research or practical organisation, your work will help churches and leaders grow in their capacity to serve their communities and share the good news of Jesus.





Position purposeThe Events, Projects and Administration Manager coordinates the practical delivery of Perry’s events, projects and shared administration. Working with program leads, the manager turns agreed priorities into workable plans, organises the people and resources needed, and follows through so that activities run well and participants feel welcomed and supported.

By making learning communities, courses and other activities run well, the role helps churches and leaders access the support they need for discipleship, leadership and renewal.

This is a practical management role combining planning and coordination with direct involvement in delivery.During Perry’s establishment, the manager will develop straightforward systems, help recruit an assistant and build reliable administrative support for the team.

Scope of the roleThe role is expected to support around 50 to 60 event days each year, alongside project coordination and shared administration. Activities may include courses, learning communities, leadership formation, prayer activities and visits by practitioners. Chapter House will be an important venue, with events also taking place elsewhere across Melbourne and Geelong.

Some evening or weekend work is required,



with arrangements agreed under the applicable employment conditions.

- Demonstrated experience delivering events and coordinating projects involving several contributors and
- Solid planning and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take an agreed brief through to completion.
- Clear communication, a welcoming approach and the ability to build effective relationships with team members, participants and external partners.
- Experience managing budgets, working with suppliers and maintaining accurate administrative records.
- Confidence using Microsoft 365, including calendars, spreadsheets and shared documents, and the ability to learn event registration and other digital systems.
- Ability to supervise and support team members, coordinate volunteers and contribute to a collaborative team.
- Sound judgement, discretion and adaptability when plans change or urgent issues arise.
- The role requires respect for the Christian mission of the Diocese of Melbourne and the ability to work constructively across its varied church traditions and communities.
- Relevant qualifications in events, project management or administration, or equivalent practical experience, would be valued. Experience in a church or not-for-profit setting, and in establishing systems for a developing team, would also be helpful.

Key responsibilities

Event planning and delivery

- Plan and coordinate events from the initial brief through to delivery and review, agreeing schedules, responsibilities, budgets and practical requirements with programme leads.
- Arrange venues, c

📌 Events, Projects and Administration (Melbourne)
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