National Field Operations Manager – AU | NZ

Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ

Be part of one of the world’s largest child evangelism projects

12-month initial Contract | Full time | Kings Park

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is the evangelical ministry arm of Samaritan’s Purse Australia Ltd, and one of the world’s largest child evangelism projects, where gift filled shoeboxes are hand delivered to children in developing countries, demonstrating God’s love and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through well-developed evangelism and discipleship programs such as “The Greatest Journey”.

The individual holding this position will lead, develop and oversee the Operations of the OCC project across Australia and New Zealand. This incorporates managing all aspects of the domestic logistics system of OCC, transport of shoeboxes, shoebox-related items, and Gifts in Kind (GIK) donations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating all field operational aspects of OCC domestically together with a leadership role in Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management.

This role serves as part of the OCC National Leadership Team and works with the OCC Regional Ministry Leaders to empower, develop, resource and support Volunteer OCC Logistics Coordinators. The National Field Operations Manager has responsibility for the securing, set-up and fit-out of our seasonal Processing Centres, together with the appointment of Process Centre staff, establishing effective operational processes and the training and equipping of the staff and volunteers who serve in the Processing Centres.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with, and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, be self-motivated, goal oriented and resourceful, as well as able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative the key areas of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
(please address these in your cover letter):

Essential

• Agreement and compliance with the SP, OCC Statements of Faith, Mission Statements and policies
• Significant Christian Ministry leadership experience.
• Strong Project Management experience
• Proven experience in process improvement
• Risk Management and/or Workplace Health and Safety qualifications or experience.
• Experience in managing multiple locations, resources and management systems
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain team ministry and team motivational skills.
• Experience in creating and managing relationships with volunteers and key internal stakeholders, or related experience
• Experience in developing resources for training and program implementation.
• Experience in non-profit or Christian ministry organisation

Desirable

Qualifications in one or more of the areas of leadership, training, operations, organisational development or pastoral care would be advantageous.

How to Apply:
For further information or for a copy of the Position Description, please visit our website https://samaritanspurse.org.au/opportunities/operation-christmas-child-national-field-operations-manager/

To apply for the position, please send your resume and a cover letter to Leanne Palmer addressing the selection criteria to hr@samaritanspurse.org.au. To apply for this role, you must be an Australian citizen/resident. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 30^th April.