ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY

The Lutheran Church of Australia seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to facilitate a review of governance and management in Lutheran Aged Care.

The Lutheran Church of Australia’s (LCA) General Church Council, consistent with the 2013 General Synod resolution to undertake a church-wide governance review, has resolved to undertake a dialogue-based review of current Lutheran Aged Care governance and leadership capabilities. The review is expected to commence in the last quarter of 2016 and a final report completed by no later than February 2018.

The LCA is seeking the services of a consultant to lead the review process, working with the LCA’s Executive Officer of the Church, who reports to the General Church Council, and supported by a Dialogue Group.

The expressions of interest must be lodged with the Executive Officer of the Church (peter.schirmer@lca.org.au) by Friday, 16 September 2016. 

Please refer to the ‘employment opportunities’ section of the LCA web-site www.lca.org.au for further information, including the consultancy criteria which are to addressed in the expressions of interest.

PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

BACKGROUND
The following resolution was passed at the 2015 LCA General Convention of Synod:
That the Convention of Synod reaffirms its condemnation of all forms of violence in the family and authorises GCC to commit resources for a church-wide campaign to address the prevalence of Family Violence amongst us, which may include sharing of resources, education initiatives and the provision of pastoral care to the survivors of violence, as well as the perpetrators of abuse.

A small working group has been established by the Executive Officer of the Church. It has developed a campaign strategy, which will be implemented between October 2016 and October 2018.
The campaign is based on the principles set out in the LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour which promote compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience within relationships.  It supports the LCA Statement on Marriage.

It is proposed that the campaign will involve training, research, identifying and developing resources, recommending and implementing specific actions.
The campaign will involve the congregations/parishes, institutions/organisations, departments and ministries of the LCA.

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
This position will coordinate the implementation of the Domestic and Family Violence campaign strategy, working closely with the Working Group and accountable to the Executive Officer of the Church. The full Position Description is available at www.lca.org.au “employment opportunities”

The coordinator must demonstrate respect in all activities and relationships, as per the LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour, with special reference to dealing with those who have experienced domestic and family violence.
Applications are to be submitted to the Executive Officer of the Church (peter.schirmer@lca.org.au) by 20 September 2016.

DREAM JOBS

Resourcing and Support Coordinator

SA-NT District Office, North Adelaide, SA
Blueprint Ministries
Department of Children & Families, Youth & Young Adult Ministry (CFYaYAM)

• 2 days per week
• Position description and for more information
• Applications close 22 August 2016

Family Ministry Worker
Faith Lutheran Church Warradale, SA

• 16 hours per week
• Position description
• For more information contact Pastor Tim Klein 0427 821 853 or church office on 8377 1731.
• Applications close 31 August 2016

Professional Standards Officer
LCA Queensland District, Milton Qld

• 0.6 FTE
• Position description and for more information
• Further information: email wendy.hoopert@lca.org.au or phone 07 3512 7284
• Applications close 31 August 2016.

LCA Local Mission Administration Assistant
LCA National Office, North Adelaide SA

• 0.6 FTE
• Position description
• For more information, and to send applications: LCA Business Manager Debbie Venz debbie.venz@lca.org.au; 08 8267 7300
• Applications close 31 August 2016

Lutheran Aged Care Governance Consultant

• Contract: By negotiation
• For more information please refer to the Criteria, terms and structure document
• The expression of interest is to be submitted to the LCA Executive Officer, Peter Schirmer peter.schirmer@lca.org.au
• Expressions of interest due 5.00pm 16 September 2016

Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Campaign Coordinator
Lutheran Church of Australia

• 0.4 FTE for 24 months
• For more information
• Contact Peter Schirmer peter.schirmer@lca.org.au for further information
• Applications to be submitted to the LCA Executive Officer, Peter Schirmer peter.schirmer@lca.org.au
• Applications close 20 September 2016