ADRA Australia

Commitment: Full time - Two Years Maximum Term

Location: WAHROONGA, Sydney

About the role The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is seeking a Church Engagement Officer who is passionate about developing and managing relationships between ADRA Australia and Seventh-day Adventist churches, ministries, schools, and other Adventist entities across Australia.

By engaging with church leaders, ministries, schools, and volunteers, you will inspire greater participation in ADRA Australia offerings, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement activities. Your efforts will increase awareness of ADRA’s work, strengthen engagement with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and contribute to…

In this role, you will develop and manage a network of ADRA Champions, supporting volunteers who serve as ambassadors for ADRA within their local churches and communities. You will also collaborate closely with Conference ADRA Directors, Regional Managers, and Emergency Management teams to maximise church participation and strengthen connections across the Adventist network.

Living out ADRA's values of being Connected, Courageous, and Compassionate, you will thrive in this outward-facing, relational role, where your passion for service and ability to motivate others will expand ADRA’s impact through a growing network of dedicated church partners.

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

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 110 countries, we are motivated by our faith, to enable people and communities in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, to improve their health, education and livelihoods, and assist people to prepare for and recover from disasters in Australia and 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).

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 Supporter Engagement Team The Church Engagement Officer is appointed by ADRA Australia ADCOM and reports to the Supporter Engagement Director.

The Supporter Engagement team works collaboratively with the following ADRA Australia teams:

- Emergency Management
- Finance/IT
- International Programs
- National Programs
- People and Culture

SELECTION CRITERIA





- Commitment to ADRA’s purpose, values, and a positive work culture.
- Commitment to a Christian work environment and code of conduct that is respectful of the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Strategic thinking and planning: Ability to develop and implement strategies to increase church participation and revenue, with a focus on sustainable growth and volunteer engagement.
- Relationship‑building skills: Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels and to build an effective network of contacts.
- Communication skills: Strong communication skills including presenting information with clarity to a broad audience, excellent public speaking skills, and a proven ability to prepare and deliver impactful presentations.
- Experience in account management, sales or fundraising: Demonstrated experience in developing relationships that result in financial targets being achieved.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or demonstrated transferable skills in a similar role. 5+ years’ experience in sales, business development, account management, fundraising and/or not‑for‑profit sector.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with confidence in data management.
- Experience engaging with churches, ministries, schools, or faith‑based organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to grow fundraising income and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Conference ADRA Directors, Regional Managers, and cross‑functional teams.
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