The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) is looking to recruit a National Coordinator for the ACRT in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

The role is 0.6 FTE with a 3 year contract.

The role relates largely to networking and advocacy in Australia. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in Australia, in the refugee, asylum seeker or settlement service sectors.

Work with a variety of Internal and External Stakeholders and and External Stakeholders.

Deliver the agreed Terms of Reference of the Taskforce, which are:

• To bring the churches together as and when it is appropriate and where it makes sense, to offer a strong moral voice in this sector;
• To assist with communication and information sharing with member churches and church agencies;
• To assist with the operationalisation church-based initiatives; and
• To facilitate the communication of the work that Australian Churches and agencies do with asylum seekers and refugees.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Theology, Legal Studies/Law or equivalent.

Experience

At least 3 years government or non-government experience in Australia, in the refugee, asylum seeker or settlement service sectors. Other equivalent experience may be considered.

Reporting and Communication Skills

• Demonstrated advocacy experience including government and media liaison.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills.
• Demonstrated experience preparing reports.

Organisation, Interpersonal and People Management Skills

• Demonstrated experience of interacting and coordinating with a range of people and organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with faith-based communities, churches and church agencies in Australia.

Commitment to NCCA purpose and objects, mission and focus areas, and code of conduct

Commitment to NCCA purpose and objectives, Strategic Roadmap 2019-22, and code of conduct; and the ability to incorporate them into a work plan and associated policy and advocacy.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in social media and basic webpage content management.
• High level of competency in MS Office programs, i.e. MSWord, MSExcel and Power Point Presentation.

A full position description is available below,