Operations Administrator

Rockhampton Baptist Church

We are a large contemporary multi staff church ready to take another growth step. We have varied ministry programs, a vibrant bookshop, great community connections, and a large facility set on 13 acres. We are framing up a refreshed vision and strategic plan for the next 10 years. This is an exciting time to join our team.

The Operations Administrator will enable and facilitate the administrative functions and operational requirements of the Church including developing systems and framework to assist in the actioning of vision. The Operations Administrator also manages available resources to support the Pastoral Team more generally. The Operations Administrator is supported by the Administrative Assistant who, together with volunteers, comprise the Office Team.

The Operations Administrator is a permanent full-time or part-time position responsible for the following tasks:

1. Coordinating resources of the Church to ensure administrative and operational requirements are achieved;
2. Assisting the Pastoral team in completing relevant administrative functions and building structure around vision;
3. Oversight of communications and our digital presence, including production as required;
4. Responding to enquiries (in person, and via email / telephone) and ensuring the appropriate actions are taken thereafter; and
5. Maintaining confidentiality.

The Operations Administrator must be (or must be eligible to become) an active Member of Rockhampton Baptist Church. Furthermore, the Operations Administrator must have significant experience within an office (administrative) environment, or equivalent. Formal qualifications, at any level, in a related area (e.g accounting, communications, administration, etc) are desirable, but not mandatory.

The Operations Administrator must be an extremely effective communicator (written and verbal) and be able to work independently on tasks. The Operations Administrator must have the ability to utilise established technology systems in line with the responsibilities of the role to manage priorities and support the administration and organisation of the Church.

Selection Criteria

In submitting your application, please review the information and details provided in this pack and respond to the following selection criteria to demonstrate your skills, experience, and abilities relevant to the role:

1. What do you believe would be the central asset and/or influence you would have on our team? What leadership skills do you have?
2. This role requires a balance of administrative tasks, facilities management, and technology support. Can you provide examples of, or explain how, you can successfully manage these diverse areas referencing previous roles and experience?
3. This role involves helping visions come to life by developing functional frameworks and structures. Can you share an example where you helped translate leadership vision into practical outcomes?
4. What does it mean for you to uphold the values and mission of our church, and how would you demonstrate this in your role as the Operations Administrator?
5. What skills and principles do you feel underpin good time management, and how have you demonstrated these effectively in the past?

Recruitment Process

Applications for the Operations Administrator position must be submitted before 3:00pm on Thursday 16 October 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically to or be delivered in hardcopy to the Church Office during the hours of 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Thursday.

All applications received before the closing date and time will be reviewed and short-listed. Short-listed Applicants will then be invited to participate in an interview, prior to a recommendation for the Preferred Applicant being presented at a Members' Meeting (next scheduled meeting is Sunday 23 November 2025).

Contact

For more information and an application pack, plase contact our chruch office or email us