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The Opportunity Are you an experienced journalist, radio presenter, reader or writer? Is the type of position you’re looking for not currently advertised? Vision Christian Radio is currently seeking   Expressions of Interest   for various roles to deliver our national news service. The primary purpose of these roles will be to produce and present news bulletins and associated items. Express your interest now.  Your EOI application will help Vision identify potentially suitable applicants for a variety of employment opportunities. About you You have a Degree in Journalism or equivalent experience. You have demonstrated experience and skills in news preparation and/or presentation. You possess strong writing, editing, research, planning and audio production skills. You are able to prepare and present radio news bulletins, interviews, on-air programmes, digital news stories or other related items as required. You are able to work unsupervised, under pressure and within tight deadlines. You have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. You possess excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task. You are competent with Microsoft Office Suite, NewsBoss, Adobe Audition and WordPress You are available to do shift-work. About Vision Christian Media Vision Christian Radio is Australia’s National Christian radio network, with coverage in every state, and around 60 paid staff. We broadcast from Brisbane to Australia’s largest cities and tiniest towns. Vision is listener supported and passionate about ‘Connecting Faith to Life’ for our listeners. Vision Christian Media  is a non-profit charity that has been working hard to bring the good news of the Gospel to Australia since 1986. Under our old name of   UCB Australia , we were a key driver in establishing over 30 independent Christian Community radio stations during the 1990s before we became a broadcaster and publisher ourselves. And haven’t we grown since then! Now, we reach 1/3 of Australia, and hundreds of thousands of Aussies across the country turn to us daily for encouragement, good company, support and biblical perspective. Helping them connect faith to their life.   https://vision.org.au/about-us/ Position Summary Vision Christian Radio is currently seeking   Expressions of Interest   for various roles in our newsroom. Our   National News Service   has a regular audience of approximately 2.5 million people. We are seeing an increased demand to deliver local and global news from a Christian perspective. This has been the catalyst to ‘dream bigger’. We’re currently scoping how to expand and diversify the way we currently deliver our National News Service   (currently produced from our Brisbane studios)   to a new model which will enable us to have access to journalists, readers and writers across the nation and allow us to develop the next generation of Christian media professionals. The new model will require experienced candidates for multiple roles with expertise and a passion in journalism, radio presenting, news writing, subbing, as well as the possibility of offering a news-cadetship. Our target audience is active in their Christian faith. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of faith through their own experience so as to resonate with our audience. How to apply Please refer to this Position Description. Submit your current resume. Provide a brief statement (no more than 2 pages) that tells us Why you are interested in the role you are applying for. Provide examples that can demonstrate to us that you possess the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in the role. Note – This statement should not be a re-statement of your resume, it is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you’ll bring to the role and what you’ll get out of taking on this opportunity. Successful applicants must align with our Mission, Vision, Values and Core beliefs. ( https://vision.org.au/core-beliefs ) This is more than just a job, it is a ministry opportunity. If you tick all the boxes, then email your CV and any supporting documents to: Submit your application/s to Elizabeth Torres-Russell, Chief Development Officer, Vision Christian Media  jobs@vision.org.au Applications Close:  31 January 2019 The position will be filled when the right candidate has been identified; early applications are encouraged.

About the Role : The ReachAcross Australia National Director is responsible for the strategic development of ReachAcross as an organisation in Australia. He will be responsible for:    Mobilising awareness and prayer for the Muslim world and workers; Mobilising and recruiting personnel; Personnel management and support, remuneration, payroll, organisational learning, policies and procedures, and performance and conduct management; Developing financial support for ministries; Financial planning, accounting, and reporting. About the Ideal Candidate : You are a motivated entrepreneur with proven people, management and leadership skills, experience in organisational development and mission, especially among Muslims. You have a strong background as a mission leader and are able to bring creativity and enthusiasm to this role. You are able to develop a team dedicated to creating capacity for Christian ministry through new strategies, and back office support services. You work by leading and empowering, and not by command and control.  You help others to achieve their best and celebrate their successes, and by creating a culture of serving others. You have a proven ability to convey a strategic vision and positively engage and influence others. You have demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and broad communication skills, including strong influencing skills, negotiation and conflict management skills and experience in cultivating and sustaining strong business relationships with key stakeholders. Salary : Aus$60,000 pa (ReachAcross encourages workers and home end staff to be supported, or receive additional support from family, friends and link churches) Applications : In order to be considered for this role, please send the following to Paul Bown, International Administrator, ReachAcross International, at the email address indicated in this advert: Cover Letter – Clearly outlining how you meet the role requirements, including your cultural fit within ReachAcross Australia. Current CV Passport Photo Closing date for applications: 12 March 2019 The successful applicant would be expected to make time to travel for a couple of weeks with the International Director and outgoing Australia Director to be introduced to supporting churches in May/June and attend the International Conference and leadership training in Germany 9-20 August 2019. The start date for the role is open for negotiation depending on current responsibilities.

Worship Team Leader St Luke’s Lutheran Church, Albury, NSW Part-Time – negotiable to Full-Time – initial 2-year contract St Luke’s is a sending (mother) church within the Lutheran Church of Australia's church planting initiative.  As a growing church, the congregation seeks to develop dynamic worship experiences proclaiming the Gospel to Christian and non-Christian alike.  We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, gifted Worship Team Leader to lead and develop our expanding worship environments that complements our church planting initiative. The exciting and innovative position is a leadership role within an established ministry team, focusing specifically on: the development of people and resources to grow our current worship experience, and developing new worship teams that assist in launching new churches that grow to plant more churches. For more information please contact: Pastor David Grulke ( david.grulke@lca.org.au - 0438311421) or Dean Eaton ( dean.eaton@lca.org.au – 0414 422 270) For a full job description, please contact Tim Edwards, Administrator -  stlukesa@tpg.com.au / 02 6021 3594.  http://stlukes-albury.lutheran.org.au/   Applications close 27 January 2019 Commence February/March 2019

We exist to glorify God by making disciples as we love and serve Noosa. In accord with that vision, we are praying that the Lord will send us someone who loves Jesus, loves young people and children, is a great Bible teacher, and has a heart to see those who don’t yet know Jesus, come into relationship with him. We have had a fortnightly youth group of between 30-45 kids for the last two years meeting on a Friday night at St Andrew’s Anglican College at Peregian Springs. While the kids love the games and letting their hair down at the end of the week, they have also revelled in the small-group discussion which has followed a Bible talk. On Sunday mornings, we have around 10-12 young people who join us for church and head out for their own Bible teaching and discussion. We are looking for someone with theological and practical training in youth and/or children’s ministry to take up this role, working in conjunction with the college. We know children’s ministry requires different skills, but we would love to find someone who could also help oversee our children’s teams at both Peregian Springs and Tewantin – recruiting, inspiring and training leaders and coordinating opportunities such as holiday kids’ club and other connecting activities. This is a full-time role – or for a married couple – could be two part time roles. See our church vision here. Initial enquiries ought to be made to Mark Calder mncalder@gmail.com

We exist to glorify God by making disciples as we love and serve Noosa. In accord with that vision, we are praying that the Lord will send us someone who loves Jesus, loves people, is a great Bible teacher, and has a heart to see those who don’t yet know Jesus, come into relationship with him. We have a wonderful congregation of people at Peregian Springs which meets in the drama studio at St Andrew’s Anglican College. We average around 30 people + children and young people, but honestly believe that with inspiring leadership and a gospel focus, this could easily be 130! The Peregian pastor would work closely with our minister Mark Calder, along with the chaplain and principal of the college. They would share some responsibility across the whole Anglican church of Noosa which has two other congregations – one at Tewantin and one at Sunshine Beach. Whilst ordination as an Anglican priest would be an advantage, we may also be able to appoint someone as an authorised lay minister. See our church vision here. Initial enquiries ought to be made to Mark Calder mncalder@gmail.com

Are you a passionate communicator looking to make a significant impact in the world? Opportunity International Australia is looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join its Fundraising and Marketing team in the Sydney CBD. This exciting role is required to help position our organisation for significant growth as we surge forward in our mission to not just fight poverty, but end it.   Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and working closely with the Marketing Manager, National Development Manager and CEO, this role will manage a range of communications, PR and brand activities to help raise the profile, fundraising and impact of Opportunity International Australia. Join a dynamic team as we embark on our next chapter, break new ground, and have an even greater impact than ever before! ABOUT OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA We believe that ending poverty is the single most significant thing we can accomplish in our lifetime. There are still two billion families around the world living in poverty, surviving on less than we would spend on our daily cup of coffee. With more than 45 years’ experience, Opportunity International Australia exists to give these families the tools they need to work their way out of poverty. Our work is motivated by the love of God towards all people.  We recognise that poverty is complex, so we use a multi-faceted approach to solving it. Working with local partners, we deliver holistic solutions to target the three biggest obstacles that people living in poverty face: livelihoods, health and education. We help families use small loans to start businesses so they can earn their own incomes; we improve health, sanitation and nutrition so illnesses don’t stop them from running their business; and we support better education so that the next generation of children can leave poverty for good. Join us! Together, we can become the solution for world poverty, one life at a time. Don't fight poverty – end it. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Management of all publications, newsletters, brochures, flyers and other collateral Development of Opportunity’s online presence, including website (including SEO and SEM), e-communications and social media  Ongoing support to wider fundraising and Opportunity team through provision of communications, collateral, letters, presentations, proofreading and participation in brainstorming  Key input into product development, translating programs into fundraising products and helping us transition our offering into new areas Management of PR strategy, including writing and distributing of media releases and other content for publication; ongoing media liaison; management of sponsorship and advertising activities and oversight of speaking opportunities Ownership of Opportunity’s Visual Identity, Style Guide and Brand DNA, ensuring consistency of message and growth of brand in target markets Maintenance of visual assets, including film, photography and presentations  Development and implementation of communication activities, oversight of budgets, deadlines, content, production and delivery Leadership of team members to achieve communications objectives. YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Strategic understanding of communications Very strong writing and editing skills with great attention to detail  Excellent organisational and administrative abilities – ability to organise, multi-task and prioritise to ensure key responsibilities are completed and deadlines met Flexible and adaptable to change with an ability to work under pressure  Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and ability to manage competing expectations and needs within a diverse team High standards of execution and ability to follow and develop efficient processes A practical, proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to contribute to the wider purpose within a small, dynamic team  Analytical and big picture thinker  Previous people and department management experience  Experience in media liaison with a media contacts list Commitment to the core values and aims of Opportunity; cultural fit with the team and an understanding and appreciation of Opportunity’s Christian motivation. This role would suit a candidate with a degree in communications or journalism (other relevant qualifications accepted) with at least seven years’ experience in a communications role.  Opportunity is a child safe organisation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and adhere to our Child Protection Policy. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email your resume with a cover letter to  jobs@opportunity.org.au Applications close 9am Thursday 20 December.  Position will be filled when the right candidate has been identified; early applications are encouraged.