Communications & Media Writer

Seeking a Communications & Media Writer with a heart for God and a passion for mission to help us mobilise more people, prayer and funds for cross-cultural mission.......

Do you have a heart for the Gospel and a gift for communicating stories that inspire?

Are you skilled in developing compelling communications and media campaigns that engage, inform and inspire supporters?

Would you love to use your professional abilities in a role where faith and purpose come together for global impact?

SIM Australia (Serving in Mission - sim.org.au) is a Christian mission agency helping to make the Gospel global. We serve and support cross-cultural workers from anywhere in the world as they take the message of Jesus to people and places where He is least known.

SIM is seeking a Communications & Media Writer with a heart for God and a passion for mission to help us mobilise more people, prayer and funds for cross-cultural mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your God-given communication gifts to share stories of Christ’s global mission through SIM! Applicants who understand cross-cultural mission are highly desirable for this role.

The part-time position with SIM Australia would be for 3-4 days per week and can be worked remotely/hybrid although time zones should reflect the Sydney office hours.

Be part of the team at SIM!

• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Engaging and exciting role with a Kingdom purpose.
• Gain exposure to SIM’s global community of more than 4,000 workers serving across 300+ ministries in over 70 countries.
• Work with a great team in a supportive and positive environment.

Essential knowledge, skills and competencies

The successful applicant will:

• work as part of the SIM Australia Comms & Media Team in Sydney, helping us share inspiring field stories/reports with mission enquirers and partners.
• participate in all functions of the Comms & Media Team related to copy editing & writing and proofing in a range of mission communications including writing and editing e-news, magazine and newsletter articles, fundraising appeals video scripts, social media and web content.
• develop content for SIM’s ministry and project fundraising appeals and acquisition campaigns.
• take primary responsibility for research and development of field stories and processes related to production of SIM communications and appeals.
• collaborate with the SIM Australia Comms & Media Team to provide social media content, help develop web banners, event banners, posters, SIM publications/brochures, mission worker prayer cards, newsletters, etc.

Desirable Requirements

The successful applicant will be an active Christian communicator with a servant heart, who brings the following skills and attributes:

• Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in communications, fundraising, donor engagement, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging and persuasive content.
• Experience in communications, public relations or a related area, including writing and presenting proposals or appeals that engage supporters (or customers).
• The ability to work productively to deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A sound understanding of God’s Word and its application to writing and communications.
• A genuine passion for and understanding of cross-cultural Christian mission.

SUMMARY

This is a unique opportunity to use your skills and talents to help make Christ known where He is least known.

This part time position of 3-4 days per week is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role, subject to performance and operational needs.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will identify with and support the Mission, Purpose, Core Values, and Statement of Faith of SIM – www.sim.org.au/about/our-mission.

To apply, please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the Personnel Director, SIM Australia via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Applications close: Friday, 20 February 2026 (or earlier if the position is filled). Only those successful for an interview will be contacted.