Chief Executive

Job Description

This is a unique and influential leadership opportunity for someone passionate about equipping Christians for workplace witness and fostering meaningful engagement between faith and everyday work.....

ENGAGE WORK FAITH (ENGAGE) has a bold vision and ministry: That faith in Jesus Christ transforms every aspect of life — including your work — and to engage people in their workplaces across South Australia with the good news of the gospel.

The Board is seeking a visionary and deeply grounded Christian leader to serve as Chief Executive and lead the prayerful and strategic outworking of this critical mission into the future.

This is a unique and influential leadership opportunity for someone passionate about equipping Christians for workplace witness and fostering meaningful engagement between faith and everyday work. As the public face of the organisation, the Chief Executive will communicate and embody the vision of ENGAGE through preaching, teaching, training and partnership-building, while empowering others to do the same.

The role carries significant organisational leadership responsibilities, including delivering the strategic anchors of ENGAGE; cultivating strong relationships with churches, donors and aligned ministries; and overseeing staff, volunteers, governance, fundraising and operational effectiveness. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, the Chief Executive will help shape the future growth, sustainability and impact of the ministry.

We are seeking a leader of evident Christian maturity and integrity — someone deeply committed to the gospel, demonstrating personal godliness and meeting recognised biblical standards for Christian leadership. The successful candidate will align closely with the ENGAGE WORK FAITH Constitution, Vision and Values.

Guidance to Candidates, Role Description and Expression of Interest form are available at engageworkfaith.org.au/ministry-opportunity-chief-executive/.

For more information about the role including an Expression of Interest form, please contact Richard Petterson (Board Chair) on 0409 306 535 (please leave a text message) or email recruitment@engageworkfaith.org.au.

Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?

Yes