State Representative
Position Description
Job Title:
State Representative - Queensland
Department:
Community Engagement
Purpose:
The role of the State Representative is to build strong relationships between BWAA
and churches in Queensland, working to help them develop a biblical response to
poverty and to utilise BWAA as a partner in doing so. The State Representative also
maintains ongoing relationships with major donors, bequestors and other key
supporters.
Reports to:
Team Manager
Key Relationships:
Internal - State Representative Team, Marketing and Supporter Engagement
External – Pastors, Church contacts, State leaders and Supporters
Supervises:
May supervise local church contacts and other state-based volunteers
Hours per Week:
35 hours over 5 days, often including Sunday
Main Activities
Foster strong relationships between BWAA and Baptist churches
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Meet with pastors and other key Queensland Baptist (QB) leaders to build their awareness of God's call to
serve people living in poverty and recruit them to engage with BWAA as a vehicle by which they and their
church serve people living in poverty.
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Service existing relationships with churches through maintenance of personal relationships with pastors
and other key leaders, consultancy services around local church engagement with people living in poverty,
conducting workshops on poverty related issues, teaching on poverty related issues, helping churches
access BWAA resources and the like;
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Recruit, train and support church-based contacts who will promote a biblical response to poverty in their
home churches and BWAA as a vehicle for serving people living in poverty.
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Foster strong positive relationships between key church leaders and BWAA including but not limited to QB
leadership team, pastors of major churches and advocacy groups (Catalyst).
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Maintain positive relationships with key supporters such as major donors, bequestors, Catalyst leaders
and church contacts, working to help them feel appreciated and involved and providing them with required
input, resourcing and support.
Achieve Engagement Targets
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Ensure engagement targets including deputations, income, advocacy and church participation in BWAA
campaigns are met.
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Speak at Sunday church services and other events
Travel
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Work weekends within the area and travel to regional areas
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Travel to Sydney at least 3 times/year for team meetings
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Travel overseas once per year to visit projects
Secondary Activities
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Engage Gen Y at key events/churches
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Undertake appropriate training when opportunities occur
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Coordinate major events as required, for donors, BWAA board, conferences, etc.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be determined by your supervisor
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Development Awareness
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Knowledge of global poverty and international development
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Knowledge of the NGO sector, including familiarity with AusAID and ACFID requirements
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Strong commitment to Baptist World Aid Australia's mission, vision, values and mandate and theology of
development and ability to participate in prayer and biblical reflection sessions
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Ability and passion to advocate for communities in poverty
Church Sector
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Experience working in the church sector
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Knowledge and understanding of the Baptist movement in Australia and the approaches and ethos of
Baptist churches
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Strong commitment to the vision and values of the Christian church
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Ability to articulate the relationship between biblical faith and the work of BWAA
Communications and Interpersonal Skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Excellent written communication skills
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Excellent public speaking skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with Gen X and Gen Y
Personal Effectiveness
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Ability and determination to set and meet deadlines
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Ability to prioritise, manage difficult situations and maintain clear focus in relation to all activity
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
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Ability to think critically about the relationship between Christian faith and life
Formal Qualifications/Experience
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Qualifications in Theology
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Experience with fundraising tactics and activities
Travel
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Willingness to travel interstate and overseas
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Tertiary qualifications in Business/Development
General Notes
Continuous Improvement and Best Practice:
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As an employee of Transform Aid International / Baptist World Aid, which has a core value of “committed to
excellence and quality by being a creative and learning organisation”, you will have opportunity to participate in
any continuous improvement exercises and to seek best practice in fulfilling your role.
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You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Transform Aid
International / Baptist World Aid policies and practices.
Workplace Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is your responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of all people within the workplace and for
all people who may be affected by your acts or omissions. You will cooperate in implementing WHS legislation and
standards.
You are also accountable and responsible for complying with all Transform Aid International / Baptist World Aid
policies and procedures designed to eliminate discrimination in the workplace.
Child Safe Organisation:
Transform Aid International / Baptist World Aid is a child safe organisation and all employees are required to read
and understand our child protection policy, and in addition, sign and abide by our Child Safe Code of Conduct. All
employees are required to provide authorisation for a National Police Check and will be required to gain a Working
with Children Check.
Compliance
It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with TAI policies and procedures, legislation, as well as requirements
of relevant regulatory bodies, including ACFID and DFAT.
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