Position Purpose:

The Milson St Hub is a mission of the Charlestown & Garden Suburb Uniting Church. The Milson St Hub Communications Coordinator will play a pivotal role in fostering deeper community connections and enhancing the public presence of the Charlestown Church.

Through creative and strategic communication across digital, print, and in-person platforms, the coordinator will support the church's mission to engage with diverse community groups and reflect the life, values, and witness of the Uniting Church.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Content Creation

Build relationships with groups using the Charlestown Church property

Collect and develop tailored promotional content for each group

Highlight events and initiatives of the local congregation and wider Uniting Church community

Multimedia Communications

Curate content for display on the church's 85" digital screen

Maintain and update the Milson St Hub website, newsletter, and social media platforms

Design visually engaging materials that communicate church and community messages

Strategic Promotion

Develop pathways to faith exploration and increased church visibility

Raise awareness of church activities among the wider Charlestown community

Promote justice, environmental advocacy, cultural inclusion, and reconciliation initiatives

Collaboration & Training

Work closely with the minister, website/newsletter editors, and facility hire team

Support church leadership in equipping congregation members with tools and training in storytelling, hospitality, and community building

Report to Church Council

Key Selection Criteria:

Reading and understanding the Basis of Union, and having a preparedness to work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia

Abiding by the policies and procedures of the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW and the ACT

Strong skills in communications, media production, and digital content creation

Proficiency in managing websites, social media, and visual design tools

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a church or not-for-profit context

Commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of the Uniting Church in Australia

Applicants from any Christian denomination welcome, demonstrating alignment with the Uniting Church's mission and values

Excellent interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a focus on inclusion and partnership

Willingness to work a flexible schedule and to track hours worked

Australian work authorisation required for this position

Desirable:

Experience in community engagement or Placemaking preferred

Background in media ministry, or church communications

Experience engaging diverse or multicultural communities

Understanding of contemporary faith expression and discipleship pathways