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SalaryMWA is looking for a suitably qualified Resident Director for the Islamic centre. MWA Kemps Creek is one of Sydney's biggest centres and hosts many religious events and language courses.
You must have extensive experience in Islamic teachings, and excellent communication skills in English & Urdu. You must have an excellent understanding of Arabic and Persian languages.
You must be qualified and have an excellent understanding of fiqh and Islamic laws.
You will perform the following duties as required:
1. Lead religious affairs of the Community Centre of Muhammadi Welfare Association (MWA)
2. Provide religious, moral and spiritual guidance to all members & non-members of the MWA community
3. Guide MWA Management in all religious matters
4. Coordinate and effectively organise interfaith relations sessions and seminars on harmonious co-existence, and represent MWA and the Islamic community in general in an honourable and exemplary manner
5. Prepare a monthly lunar calendar based on moon sighting criteria; also prepare a calendar of religious events
and update it regularly
6. Lead congregational prayers during events when required; lead & guide gatherings with respect to religious rites on religious occasions such as Eids (Ramadhan and Hajj)
7. Deliver sermons, lectures and religious discourses at functions in English and Urdu.
8. Deliver services related to birth, marriage and death in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations
9. Lead & Participate in youth activities and functions, and maintain a healthy relationship with the community youths
10. Attend to email and verbal enquiries from MWA members regarding religious matters
11. Contribute religious and social content to the MWA social media
12. Prepare an annual report on the various religious activities of MWA and present it to the Management.
13. Research and self-study religious and social books and other content to advance knowledge
14. Should respect and abide by Australian values, the Constitution of MWA, and all decisions and directives of the Management of MWA
15. Will be regularly reporting to the President, MWA
16. Any additional responsibilities assigned by the President in the spirit of the job role, subject to agreement from both the parties (MWA and Employee)
MWA may also assign you other duties, where reasonable for your position, training and experience.
