Front-End Website Developer

Are you a creative, detail-focused web developer with a passion for crafting seamless digital experiences? This is your opportunity to help shape impactful online experiences to help bring our mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through compassionate relief and development work.

Your creativity will play a direct role in supporting the mission of Operation Christmas Child, helping deliver gift-filled shoeboxes that demonstrate God’s love to children in need around the world.

If you love capturing authentic moments, crafting engaging stories, and shaping a consistent visual identity across digital platforms, this role is for you.

✨ About the Role

As our Front-End Website Developer, you will develop, maintain, and optimise our digital web presence—enhancing brand visibility, driving campaign performance, and improving user engagement across website and social platforms.

🎥 What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and optimise WordPress landing pages for campaigns.

• Create brand-consistent content pages with the Marketing & Communications Specialist.

• Review and analyse website performance and recommend improvements.

• Enhance accessibility and mobile user experience.

• Implement analytics and conversion tracking across Google and Meta.

• Ensure SEO alignment with marketing initiatives.

• Support donation platform updates and integrations.

💡 What We’re Looking For

Key Selection Criteria (please address these in your cover letter):

• Demonstrate Christian values aligned with the ministries’ Statement of Faith, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for service.
• A Degree or Diploma in Front-End Development, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience with WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast, Meta Business Suite, and Google Analytics.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git).

🌟 Who You Are

• Initiative – proactively identifies opportunities and takes ownership of tasks
• Problem solving – Able to switch focus quickly and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Creative and improvement-focused – someone who can see where improvements can be made and isn’t afraid to voice them
• Collaborative – strong communication skills, can work in conjunction with peers, cross-functional departments and international counterparts
• Diligent – strong attention to detail is critical, as is following through tasks to completion.
• Every project you touch will help amplify stories that testify to God’s transforming work in communities globally.

📌 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• You’ll be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team.

• Opportunities to experience the real-world impact of the ministry firsthand— on the ground, at events, or within local communities.

📌 How to Apply

Visit www.samaritanspurse.org.au/employment-opportunities for a detailed Position Description.
Send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria under the heading What You Bring via the 'Apply. button.

Applications close: Advertised until filled. Candidates will be considered upon application.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents