Job Description

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Why this role matters

Nambucca River Corps is a vibrant Salvation Army community committed to sharing hope, providing practical support, and building meaningful connections across the Nambucca Valley. Through worship, community programs, and outreach services, the Corps helps individuals and families facing hardship while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are passionate about transforming lives through compassion, faith, and service.

About the role

As a Mission Leader, this is your opportunity to lead a vibrant Salvation Army faith community, sharing the message of Jesus Christ while inspiring spiritual growth, discipleship, and holistic transformation across Nambucca River and surrounding communities.

Reporting to the Area Officer this is a permanent, part-time role offering 30.4 hours a week located in Numbucca, NSW

How you will make an impact

• Provide spiritual leadership by preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and fostering a vibrant worship and discipleship culture.
• Lead and develop volunteers, local leaders, and ministry teams, encouraging people to serve according to their gifts and grow in their faith journey.
• Build strong community connections and partnerships, representing The Salvation Army and creating pathways for people to engage with faith and mission.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of Corps programs, events, outreach initiatives, and the local mission plan.
• Ensure effective governance, compliance, and safeguarding practices, creating a safe and supportive environment for children, vulnerable people, staff, and volunteers.
• Manage Corps operations, including administration, finances, fundraising activities, property oversight, and team leadership.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated spiritual and organisational leadership, with a strong Christian faith, pastoral capability, and the ability to disciple, support, and encourage individuals in their journey with Jesus.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates a high level of initiative
• Sound communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
• Tertiary qualifications [minimum diploma level] in Mission, Theology, teaching, psychology, social work, youth work or community services, or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience, knowledge, and skill.
• Well-developed team-building capacity.
• A mandatory requirement of this role is to be a Soldier and commit to the Soldiers Covenant prior to entering an employment contract.
• A national police record check is required.
• A valid NSW Working With Children Check
• Compulsory training modules are completed and up to date.
• Driver licence

What we offer

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration