Area Manager, Northern Territory

Seeking to appoint an interim full-time Area Manager to be the face of SU for the NT. Work closely with the Regional Director (based in Cairns) to strengthen our existing mission activities and explore new opportunities too......

• Exciting ministry management opportunity in Darwin
• Grow and sustain SU’s ministry in the NT by working with local churches and the community
• Lead and develop an enthusiastic team of Chaplains, ministry workers and volunteer RI Teachers
• Fixed Term Position – 12 months. With possible extension.

About Scripture Union Australia

Scripture Union Australia (SU) is an interdenominational Christian movement committed to providing Australian children, young people and families with opportunities to experience the transforming love of Jesus and to pursue a lifelong journey of discipleship.

SU is part of the worldwide Scripture Union movement, a movement of Christians working with churches to make God’s Good News known to children, young people and families and to encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through Bible reading and prayer. (su.org.au)

SU is a charitable 'limited by guarantee' not-for-profit organisation comprising more than 1,000 staff and thousands of volunteers, working with churches and serving in communities in all states and territories across Australia.

All SU staff and volunteers are empowered and equipped to champion a child safe culture and are committed to the highest standards of safety and care in our work with children, young people and families.

About the Role

In the Northern Territory, we are seeking to appoint an interim full-time Area Manager to be the face of SU for the NT. You will work closely with the Regional Director (based in Cairns) to strengthen our existing mission activities and explore new opportunities too. Visiting churches and other supporters, you will nurture key stakeholder relationships and networks to build our engagement with the community. Your leadership skills will be at the forefront as you recruit, train and pastorally care for our ministry workers, including our Chaplains and RI volunteers.

This role is perfect for someone looking for a relaxed lifestyle with less traffic. It includes an attractive salary package including tax free benefits and a company car that you can also use for your personal needs.

This role is based in Darwin and will require travel to other parts of the NT, possibly the Kimberley and to Queensland for team events. This is a fixed term position for 12 months.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A mature personal faith and values consistent with SU’s ethos and theology
• A strong background in ministry and mission, preferably with children and young people
• A minimum of three years’ experience leading a team, preferably within the not-for-profit sector
• Experience or familiarity with school chaplaincy and/or RI
• A successful track record in building and maintaining networks and an ability to represent our organisation effectively in external settings.

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid working environment
• Close knit team environment
• 2 devotion days a year and annual prayer retreat

Applications

To be considered for this role, please complete your application including the following:

• Cover Letter – Clearly outlining how you meet the role requirements for our ideal candidate listed above, including your cultural fit within SU Australia. No more than two pages in total.
• Current CV.

Click here to be directed to our website for the Role Statement and to apply for the role.

The closing date for this position is 8^th April 2026. For all other general enquiries please call People Services on (07) 3112 6566.

All staff and volunteers are required to hold a current Working with Children Check (Ochre Card) and operate under SU Australia’s ChildSafe framework. All employees are required to provide SU Australia with a National Police Records Check. Interested applicants will be referenced checked for their suitability for working with children and vulnerable people. Applicants will need to be able to comply with any Health Directions issued by the NT Government from time to time.