Indigenous Relations And Support Coordinator

Do you want to support Indigenous Australians as they engage with the bible?

Bible Society Australia (BSA) is offering an opportunity for a person who is passionate about championing the Bible. We are seeking a Full-Time Indigenous Relations and Support Coordinatorto share and promote the Bible with Indigenous Australians in Darwin and remote rural Northern Territory communities.

Permanent Full-Time role (1.0 FTE) |Based in Darwin, NT

This could be your opportunity to -

• Connect with Aboriginal Christian Leaders and their communities
• Work with BSA Missions partners, including the Australian Society for Indigenous Language (AuSIL), Wycliffe Bible Translators and various churches in the Northern Territory
• Produce, market and distribute BSA scripture resources within the Indigenous community.
• Provide logistical and translation support, through training and facilitating workshops
• Design new strategies to engage the bible with the Indigenous community

This is a great opportunity to build your professional career and learn new skills as a member of our National Missions Team.

About Us

Bible Society Australia (BSA) is dedicated to impacting and influencing Australia and the world by opening the Bible to all people everywhere by all means possible. Our mission is to translate, publish, distribute and engage people with the Bible, both in Australia and internationally. BSA is a national group which includes the Centre for Public Christianity and Koorong.

About you:

• Passionate about the Bible and its engagement with the Indigenous community
• Proven ability to thrive in cross-cultural environments
• Skilled in remote stakeholder management
• Experience within Church ministry environments
• Effective communicator with strong relationship building skills
• Ability to triage and prioritise important tasks with excellent time management skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft office programs and social media applications
• A self-motivated networker, capable of working autonomously
• First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply for this role

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT BSA Group

• Opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of not for profit, Christian brands
• A dynamic, exciting, and challenging role
• Work with a friendly and innovative team
• Flexible Work arrangements
• Contribute to our mission of opening the bible to all people everywhere

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a police check and working with children’s check.

To Apply: Please send a resume with cover letter addressing the above criteria, to: ****@biblesociety.org.au or apply via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Closing Date: Candidates are invited to apply as quickly as possible, as we will assess applications as they are received.