Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Date advertised: 1st July 2025
Job Type: Part time
Closing Date: 29th July 2025
Lead Programs That Shape Gospel-Shaped Compassion
Hours: 0.8 FTE
Salary Range- Base salary from $110,000 full time equivalent, depending on experience and qualifications.
Are you a forward-thinking and purpose-driven leader with a heart for gospel-shaped compassion? Do you thrive on building partnerships, enabling innovative programs, and seeing lives transformed through purposeful work?
Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is seeking a forward-thinking and purpose-driven Director of Programs and Partnerships to help deliver on ADM’s mission to empower women to advance the gospel of Jesus, build up the church and impact a hurting world.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the operational and relational aspects of ADM’s grants and funding program, and oversee the delivery of ADM’s key initiatives focused on compassion and mental wellbeing. You’ll work closely with the CEO and executive team to shape strategy, design and mature new programs, and foster meaningful partnerships across sectors.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and coordinate multiple programs aligned with ADM’s strategic priorities.
- Oversee grant and funding processes—from applications to alumni engagement.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with grantees, donors, and partners.
- Design and implement innovative, gospel-aligned initiatives that respond to emerging needs.
- Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and impact reporting.
What You Bring:
- A vibrant Christian faith and alignment with ADM’s Statement of Faith, mission and values.
- Experience in program or grant management, ideally in a not-for-profit or ministry context.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A background in community development, policy, or advocacy.
- Theological insight and a heart for generosity and compassion.
Why ADM?
ADM was established in 1891 and has a rich heritage of empowering women in gospel ministry through theological education, compassion ministries and public engagement. With over a century of faithful service, ADM continues to build on its legacy by equipping women to advance the gospel, strengthen the church, and bring hope to a hurting world.
You’ll be part of a passionate, gospel driven team committed to seeing women flourish to the glory of Jesus. We offer flexibility, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to shape programs that make a real difference.
If you are inspired to join ADM in this meaningful work, we encourage you to apply by 16th July 2025 as interviews will commence from this date.
When you’re ready to apply, submit your cover letter and resume to: hello@deaconessministries.org.au
We look forward to hearing how your gifts and experience can help shape the future of ADM’s mission.
Learn more about the vision and history of ADM here:
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