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  1. Senior Pastor

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    Lead. Inspire. Connect. Make a Difference.

    Bundaberg Baptist Church is seeking an experienced, dynamic and energetic Senior Pastor to lead our church community into its next season.

    We are a family seeking to connect people with God and each other. We’re looking for a pastor who is passionate about Jesus, loves people, and has the vision and leadership capacity to help our church grow in faith, community and mission.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming church family and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and the wider Bundaberg community.

    About You

    You are a relational and inspirational leader who:

    • Has a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for seeing people come to know Him.
    • Meets the requirements for registration as a Queensland Baptist Pastor.
    • Brings demonstrated pastoral, ministry and leadership experience relevant to the role.
    • Is an engaging communicator who can inspire, encourage and connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
    • Has strong community engagement skills and a heart for serving beyond the walls of the church.
    • Can provide vision, direction and leadership while working collaboratively with our church leadership and congregation.
    • Is passionate about developing people, building strong teams and creating opportunities for others to discover and use their gifts.

    About the Role

    As Senior Pastor, you will provide spiritual, pastoral and strategic leadership to Bundaberg Baptist Church. You will have the opportunity to:

    • Lead and inspire the church as we pursue our mission and vision.
    • Provide biblical teaching and preaching that encourages people to grow in their faith.
    • Provide pastoral care, support and encouragement to our church family.
    • Build strong relationships across the church and within the wider community.
    • Develop and empower leaders, volunteers and ministry teams.
    • Identify new opportunities to connect with and serve the Bundaberg community.
    • Help foster a vibrant, welcoming and Christ-centred church culture.

    Why Bundaberg?

    Located just north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and is the gateway to the stunning Southern Great Barrier Reef.

    With beautiful beaches, a relaxed regional lifestyle, a thriving community and an enviable climate, Bundaberg offers an exceptional place to live, work, serve and belong.

    What We Offer

    • Permanent full-time position
    • Salary and superannuation in accordance with Queensland Baptist stipend guidelines
    • Professional development opportunities
    • The opportunity to lead and serve within a welcoming church family
    • A community where you can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference

    Could God be calling you to Bundaberg?

    If you are an experienced pastor and leader who is ready for an exciting new ministry opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please contact:

    Tony Daniels by mobile  on 0478897755 or by email: tdaniels@bundabergbaptist.org.au

  2. The Community Op Shop manager

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    15hrs a week | Tin Can Bay Community Church

    PO Box 182
    Tin Can Bay, QLD. 4580

    Our church is looking for a manager (or couple) for our Community OpShop to help ease the burden on the team. See below for the role description. At this stage the position will be 15hrs per week which could be spread out over 3-4 or 5 days during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8-4pm).

    The Community Op Shop manager will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and maintaining the key purposes of the shop. The Op Shop was established to serve a three-fold purpose.

    It exists to provide a space for the growth of community, to provide affordable and quality household items for those in need, and provide a vital revenue stream to the Tin Can Bay Community Church to help us support our ministries and wider mission giving.

    Christ honouring culture

    • Modelling a life and leadership style that is inline with Jesus’ own example of servant leadership.
    • Model and encourage ethical behaviour and practice consistent with our core values as outlined in the Code of Conduct.
    • Adhere to our church policies and procedures. People Management
    • Provide management of the store with a particular focus on providing a welcoming shopping experience for customers through the provision of quality and affordable recycled goods.
    • Provide supervision and guidance in relation to the day-to-day operations of the store.
    • Encourage a culture of loving God and loving others. Undertake regular one-on-one sessions with staff and volunteers as necessary.
    • Contribute to maintaining a supportive team environment by communicating with team leaders, staff and volunteers in a positive and encouraging manner.
    • Facilitate the professional development of staff and volunteers and assist them to participate in appropriate training.
    • Lead effective meetings.
    • Recruit, train and support volunteers in accordance with the Op Shop policies and procedures
    • Provide regular feedback to staff and volunteers and recognise accomplishments.
    • Maintain rosters and allocate tasks for staff and volunteers.
    • Maintain an accurate database of volunteers.

    Donation Management

    • Coordinate the sorting of all incoming donations.
    • Oversee systems for the labelling and pricing of all donated goods.
    • Review and evaluate Op Shop activities and make recommendations for improvement.

    Teamwork

    • Support the Church Councils decisions and ensure that instructions are carried out.
    • Alert the senior Pastor to any emerging issues or critical incidents that may impact upon the growth, stability and sustainability of the relevant program/work area(s).
    • Attend and actively participate in regular team meetings and forums as required.
    • Report to the pastor and church leadership as required.

    Work Health and Safety

    • Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, identify and act upon potential workplace hazards and identify and implement procedures to manage and minimise risks within your team environment.
    • Promote and adhere to Workplace Health and Safety guidelines.
    • Assist in developing strategies to ensure the Op Shop is a safe environment for staff, volunteers and visitors.

    Resource Management

    • Monitor financial reports, expenditure and budget to meet budgetary requirements.
    • Maintain records of activities as required for accountability purposes.
    • Manage resources and risks efficiently and effectively.
    • Work within established or negotiated financial and time constraints.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
    Staff will be consulted over major changes to their position descriptions, however, duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time to maintain “Best Practice” standards of service delivery. You may be assigned other duties as reasonably requested within your level of skills and qualifications.

    What you need to do now
    If you’re interested in this role, please contact Pastor Mick at pastormick@tincanbaycommunitychurch.com.au