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Op Shop Development Manager
- Full-time – Maximum term (2 years)
- Wahroonga, New South Wales
ADRA Australia is seeking an experienced and strategic Op Shop Development Manager to drive the strategic growth, sustainability, and impact of ADRA’s Op Shops across Australia.
This Op Shop Development Manager is responsible for ensuring that each Op Shop operates as a financially profitable and well-managed social enterprise, delivering meaningful benefits for customers, volunteers, donors, and the wider community. The role focuses on building capacity, strengthening governance and operational systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the network.
By leveraging data-driven insights, proactive management, and collaborative relationships, the Op Shop Development Manager will enhance efficiency, expand opportunities for growth, and amplify the social, economic, and environmental impact of Op Shops.
With a strong focus on aligning with ADRA’s values and mission, this role transforms second-hand retail into a powerful avenue for community engagement and positive change.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.
Further information on the role and how to apply for the role can be found here.
Op Shop Operations Coordinator
- Full-time – Maximum term (2 years)
- Wahroonga, New South Wales
ADRA Australia is seeking an experienced and organised Op Shop Operations Coordinator to strengthen and support ADRA’s network of Op Shops across Australia.
This position provides direct operational oversight, ensuring shops are well-managed, compliant with ADRA policies and procedures, and delivering high levels of efficiency and effectiveness. The Op Shop Operations Coordinator supervises Op Shop managers and staff, acting as the crucial link between Head Office initiatives and local shop realities. By alleviating administrative burdens, monitoring compliance, and driving consistency across the network, this role fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Beyond operational support, the Op Shop Operations Coordinator helps maximise the social, financial, and environmental impact of Op Shops, which generate vital funds for ADRA projects, contribute to the circular economy, and build stronger, more connected communities. This is a dynamic role for a motivated and organised professional who is passionate about combining retail operations with meaningful impact.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.
Further information on the role and how to apply for the role can be found here.
Emergency Management Programs Coordinator
- Full-time – Maximum term (2 years)
- Wahroonga, New South Wales
ADRA Australia is seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Management Programs Coordinator that is responsible to ensure the effective delivery of international and national humanitarian programs.
The role supports program implementation through strong project management systems, quality assurance, and close engagement with implementing partners to build trust, accountability, and results-focused collaboration. It also provides important support to the Emergency Management team in business development by helping to identify and pursue funding opportunities, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting program design.
The position additionally contributes to the coordination and support of emergency responses within Australia, enhancing ADRA’s national emergency response capabilities.
The successful applicant is a servant-leader who is passionate about ADRA’s purpose, “to serve humanity so all may live as God intended” and is committed to meeting the challenges of this diverse role with enthusiasm, collaboration, and teamwork.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.
Further information on the role and how to apply for the role can be found here.
Regional Manager – New South Wales
- Full-time – (3 years maximum term contract)
- Wahroonga, New South Wales
ADRA Australia is seeking an experienced and organised Regional Manager to lead and oversee ADRA’s operations across New South Wales. This role offers the opportunity to use strong leadership and people skills to guide the development, delivery, and monitoring of community projects. The Regional Manager will build and maintain strong relationships with local churches, volunteers, and key stakeholders, providing direction and support to equip them in serving their communities with impact.
Working collaboratively with partnering Conference(s) and the ADRA Australia National Programs team, the Regional Manager ensures that regional initiatives are aligned with national strategies and standards. This position requires a balance of strategic planning, operational management, and relational engagement to strengthen ADRA’s presence in NSW and enhance its contribution to community transformation.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.
Further information on the role and how to apply for the role can be found here.
About ADRA Australia
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As part of the global ADRA network which reaches into more than 100 countries, we are motivated by our faith, to enable people and communities in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia and Africa to improve their health and livelihoods and assist people to prepare for and recover from disasters around the world.
ADRA Australia holds full accreditation with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and the Australian Council for Social Services (ACOSS).
Our Values – We conduct our work by being:
Connected – working collaboratively for the best outcome for those living in poverty or distress.
Courageous – persevering through challenging situations.
Compassionate – empathising with the communities we work with and with each other.
ADRA Australia is a child safe organisation and screens applicants for suitability to work with children, successful applicants will be required to obtain a police check. Police checks must be conducted for each country in which the individual has lived for 12 months or longer over the last five years, and for the individual’s country of citizenship (including dual citizenship holders). Individuals need to provide their consent to a criminal record check and should be informed of the purpose for which the resulting police clearance certificate should be used. ADRA Australia recognises that in limited instances it may prove impossible to obtain a reliable criminal record check. A statutory declaration outlining efforts made to obtain a foreign police check, and disclosing any charges and spent convictions related to child exploitation, may be accepted in lieu.
ADRA Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of relevant policies are available on request. The appointing body reserves the right to fill positions at its discretion. Successful applicants will already have the legal right to live and work in Australia.