Area Director
- Young Life Australia
- Barossa Valley, SA, Australia
- 10 Jun, 2026
Job Description
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and develop and implement fundraising strategies.......
- Lead and develop a team to fulfill Young Life’s mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow intheir faith.
- Lead and inspire a team to impact young people in the community
- Contribute to meeting the needs of at risk and disadvantaged young people
- Develop and implement youth engagement and fundraising strategies
- Be part of a passionate Christian organization with a strong mission
- FTE 0.5
About Young Life
Young Life is a Christian organization dedicated to supporting young people to thrive and live a life of purpose. Through relational ministry, Young Life serves communities by assisting adolescents at risk or disadvantaged, through fostering personal growth, leadership development, and outreach programs for young people.
Local Context
Young Life has been operating in the Barossa Valley, SA for over 15 years. The current team of regular volunteers, committee and 1 part time staff associate regularly engage with approximately 200 students across breakfast clubs, and two youth clubs. Young Life is well respected in the local community and churches and there is lots of opportunity for growth. A small but experienced committee provides oversight and fundraising support.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Area Director to join our team in the Barossa. Key duties will include:
- Spiritual leadership and ministry development
- Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
- Developing and implementing fundraising strategies
- Building relationships with the community, donors, and church leaders
- Overseeing direct ministry activities such as contact work, clubs, small groups, and camps
- Managing finances and administration for the ministry area
About You
- Has a strong Christian faith and alignment with Young Life’s mission
- Possesses leadership experience in ministry or youth outreach
- Has experience in fundraising and budget management
- Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Has the ability to train and develop staff and volunteers
Desirable
- A qualification in a relevant field
- Experience working in a Christian organization or youth ministry
Benefits
- Opportunity to be a part of a meaningful and impactful global ministry
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible hours – schedule to fit around family and study
- Supportive and faith-centred work environment
- Social Community Home Care & Disability Services Award – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 3 Pay Point 1
To apply, please submit your resume, two referees (one pastoral) and a cover letter addressing the job description (no more than two pages) via the 'apply to this Job' button below, by Wednesday, 8th July, 5pm.
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
Youth. It’s the age of future, potential, and promise. The world is alive with options and opportunities; everything happens – and then changes – so fast!
At the same time, these formative years are an intense journey, an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and events in the physical, mental and social aspects of their lives. It’s hard to keep up, to figure it all out, and to know who to turn to when they need answers, or for someone to listen and understand.
The desire of Young Life Australia is that young people in our communities would have role models to turn to, so they don’t need to navigate their journey alone.
Our vision is “connecting with young people in their world”. We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices, is to come alongside them, in their school and community, and equip them to live life to the fullest.
Where we’ve been able to make connections in a specific community, we build up a strong base of volunteer leaders who want to come alongside young people. and we raise money for our programs and staff so that we can offer regular programs- like weekly clubs, pancake breakfasts in schools- to young people that are free or heavily subsidised.
We also make time to take young people on activities or camps, so that they have time away from their busy worlds to have fun in a different setting, and to think more clearly about the big questions of their current life, and future.
Young Life’s trained staff and volunteer leaders offer mentoring, leadership and genuine friendship. They share a compassion and enthusiasm for young people and are committed to modeling integrity through their values and example.
We work collaboratively with schools and the community to provide a safe space for young people to grow and develop in who they are today, and to inspire their hope for the future.