The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SPD) Limited is seeking a highly organised Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Director of the SPD Institute for Discipleship (I4D) in carrying out the work for the Institute.
Reporting to the Director, this full-time maximum term role will be for 12-months with the option to renew and be based at Avondale University in Cooranbong, NSW.
About I4D:
The SPD Institute for Discipleship (I4D) is a hub for discipleship and evangelism training at Avondale University, by mobilising missional activity amongst the church members and leaders across the South Pacific. The I4D will fuel the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church movement in the South Pacific by:
Creating and implementing discipleship pathways for young people, church members, pastors and local churches to become competent in discipleship; Developing, marketing and growing discipleship training including short-term intensive discipleship programs such as Catalyst; Creating networks of disciple-makers, missional leaders and movement builders to sustain and fuel the Adventist movement; Coordinating inspirational mission and discipleship events; and Missional coaching for disciple-makers, missional leaders and movement builders. About the Role:
Work with the Director in implementing the strategic plan of the I4D and facilitate a productive office through the efficient processing of enquiries, documentation, scheduling appointments, assisting with meetings, events, projects, and other office administrative support functions. In addition to this, as the Senior Administrative Assistant you will also be responsible for maintaining the Institute's website, databases, management systems and social media platforms. You will also provide some marketing functions for the Institute's promotional events and marketing campaigns with key stakeholders.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
Must be a practising, baptised member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to its mission. This would incorporate an active relationship with Jesus Christ characterised by a deep desire for worship and service to God. Have or be eligible to hold the appropriate Seventh-day Adventist Church licence. Appropriate Secretarial/ Office Administration qualifications. Significant experience in a similar role or administrative office setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritise with excellent time management skills. Well-developed people skills with the ability to connect and relate to people from diverse backgrounds. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrate initiative & self-motivation. High level of computer literacy and competency with MS Windows environment. Preferred:
Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion. Ability to prepare presentations and reports. Working knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist Church organisation and its operations throughout the SPD. For a full job description please contact SPD Human Resources at
To apply, please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, your resume, three work-related referees as well as the contact information of your Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor.
Only those who have the legal right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and close applications once an appointment is made.
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