Regional Engagement Partner

Overview

Regional Engagement Partner – Wide Bay/ Fraser Coast Region. Permanent Part-Time Opportunity (3 days/week). Based in the Wide Bay/Fraser Coast region, this role supports the alignment of all Churches of Christ services—local churches, care services, and community programs—around our mission, vision, and values.

Partner with local churches and community services to bring our vision to life in the Wide Bay/Fraser Coast region.

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Engage and support faith-based community connections

- Family friendly and flexible workplace

What you will do

This is a unique opportunity to join our established and empowering Regional Engagement Partner team in a part-time capacity. You will unite churches, leaders, and services through meaningful relationships and regional planning that responds to local needs. You will also engage in ministry, provide leadership coaching, and support faith development across the region.

As Regional Engagement Partner, you will:

- Lead the implementation of Regional Action Plans in collaboration with churches and care services

- Identify and activate local missional opportunities aligned with our strategic direction

- Build and maintain strong relationships with local churches, community leaders, and partner organisations

- Engage in hands-on ministry, including preaching and teaching in local church contexts

- Coach and support church and community leaders to grow in mission, ministry, and alignment

- Contribute to strategic planning, evaluation and reporting at a regional level

- Represent Churches of Christ in the region, promoting our mission and advancing our reputation

- Work collaboratively with peers and leaders across the organisation to shape culture and shared outcomes

What you can bring to the team

You’ll be someone who thrives in relationship-building, is confident in ministry and preaching, and has experience working with churches and community services. Your ability to earn trust, work collaboratively, and drive Christ-centred regional engagement will be essential.

- Strong experience with and understanding of local churches

- Relational and networking skills across a broad range of stakeholders

- Confidence teaching the Christian faith and preaching in churches

- Ability to coach, encourage, and support other leaders

- Experience in caring services or the not-for-profit sector (highly regarded)

- Endorsement (or ability to be endorsed) as a Ministering Person with Churches of Christ

Possess or willingness to obtain;

- Possess a current National Police Certificate

- Possess Working with Children (Blue Card)

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Employee Benefits

- Five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more

- Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay

- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study

- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, and more

- Employee Assistance Program

- A work culture that values you

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. Services across Queensland and Victoria.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. For further details, contact Steve Drinkall on 0427 578 004.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

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