Church & Partnerships Coordinator

Introduction Why Baptist World Aid Australia?We are a passionate, people‑oriented organisation committed to ending poverty. Baptist World Aid Australia works in 24 countries, partnering with like‑minded organisations overseas to implement community development and disaster projects that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Last year our work benefited over 800 000 people. About The Role Location : Flexible (Head office: North Ryde, NSW)Position : Permanent Part‑time – 0.8 FTE / 4 days a week This role is vital in enabling our Church and Partnerships team to thrive as they inspire Australian Christians to pray, act and give in alignment with their faith. The team builds relationships with churches, schools and supporters across Australia to deepen the church’s understanding of and engagement with issues of poverty and injustice, and to achieve greater impact worldwide. Reporting to the National Engagement Manager (Church & Partnerships), you will use project management, communication and administration skills to manage supporter events, international supporter trips, church and donor proposals, impact reporting and team data management. Skills and Experiences About You You are an organised, proactive co‑ordinator who thrives in a role where no two days look the same. You love supporting a team, juggling multiple priorities with ease, and being the person people rely on to make things happen. You bring excellent communication and presentation skills, confidence in Microsoft Suite and Canva, and enjoy the logistics side of events, travel and supporter experiences. You are equally comfortable extracting information from a CRM, preparing a proposal, booking flights, or helping deliver a great event. You might come from an events background, sales support, marketing or another coordination role – what matters most is your ability to bring clarity, creativity and strong attention to detail into a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven team. You’re looking for meaningful work, a healthy balance (4 days per week) and the chance to contribute to an organisation that genuinely transforms communities and lives. What you bring Aligned with a strong commitment to the values, vision and mission of Baptist World Aid. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to produce high‑impact presentation documents and impact reports. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with Canva. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, employ initiative, prioritise tasks and exercise discretion and a high level of confidentiality. Excellent organisational, planning and multi‑tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Tertiary qualification Business, Communication/PR or similar areas. Pastoral experience or experience working in churches, preferably within the Australian Baptist movement. Understanding of best‑practice international development. Experience in donor relations or major gift fundraising. Knowledge of the Baptist movement in Australia. Exposure to events or campaign management. Experience working with faith‑based not‑for‑profit organisations. Why work with Baptist World Aid We want our people to live life to the full and have developed a range of Better World benefits to create a valued employee experience. Some of the ways we make this possible are: Salary sacrificing (part of your pay $15 899 is paid tax‑free, giving you more money in your take‑home pay) Staff Encounter Trips Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year Life Leave Paid parental leave (12 weeks paid) Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks Ability to purchase annual leave Recognition awards Flexible and remote work Learning and Development support Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support Superannuation matching contribution for those eligible Applications close 12 December 2025. Join us and work with a team as passionate about creating a better world as you are. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so please don't wait until the closing date to apply – we want to hear from you today Please note: Baptist World Aid is a safeguarding organisation and our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our activities. As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to undergo psychometric testing, police checks and working with children checks. Baptist World Aid Australia values diversity. We are an inclusive workplace that understands the power of diversity and building culture that provides a sense of belonging. We welcome all applicants who meet the position description criteria. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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