Strategic Partnership Coordinator (Perth)

• Work with Tearfund’s community engagement team
• Exciting mix of relationship building, partnership management and campaigning.
• Locally based and nationally focussed
• 3-4 days I Perth I April start

About Tearfund Australia

Tearfund is a Christian development, relief and advocacy organisation responding to global poverty and injustice. Our vision is for a just and compassionate world in which all people have the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential. To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers generous salary packaging benefits, a friendly and flexible work environment, and will challenge you on your faith and justice journey.

We are looking for a Strategic Partnership Coordinator in Perth!

You will:

• Work closely with Churches and Christian leaders/influencers to increase Tearfund’s influence and reach amongst the Australian Church community.
• Nurture and grow Tearfund’s strategic partnerships by shaping compelling proposals that support the work of Tearfund and the local church.
• Mobilise Christian leaders and influencers to take-action in response to issues of extreme poverty and injustice via Tearfund’s campaigns and initiatives.
• Support the relational management of Tearfund’s church partnerships nationally.
• Network and support engagement with local churches and supporters.

About You - Does this sound like you?

• You love the church and social justice; you understand the theological basis of integral mission and how it relates to the Australian church context.
• You are passionate about seeing the local Church become increasingly more active in responding to issues of extreme poverty and climate justice.
• You pride yourself on your excellent relationship building skills; you value others and work collaboratively.
• You’re a good communicator and love to get out and about and tell a story.

How to apply

Role will remain open until filled, please submit application asap.

Send us your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

In your cover letter tell us

1. Why you’ll get a kick out of being a Strategic Partnership Coordinator at Tearfund.
2. Address the Position Requirements in the Position Description

Position Description

Tearfund Australia’s recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of different backgrounds, genders and ages work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles.