RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SECRETARY
• Career opportunity, reporting at top level
• Sydney based
• Lead a small team
We are assisting the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia to recruit the General Secretary, to assume responsibility when the current incumbent retires early in 2026. The General Synod functions as a forum for the 23 Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Australia to consider and determine matters affecting the Church's affairs and engagement with society. The General Secretary reports to the Primate and the Standing Committee.
The Office of the General Synod provides support to enable the efficient functioning of the General Synod, secretariat support to the Standing Committee and its executive, resources its Commissions, Task Forces and Working Groups and supports the functions of the Primate. The Office delivers financial, administrative, project management, and secretariat services to support the implementation of General Synod objectives.
The General Secretary’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Managing successful planning and conduct of General Synod sessions and effective implementation of resolutions and legislation
Managing successful planning and conduct of Standing Committee and Executive Committee meetings and effective implementation of resolutions and directions
Facilitating and supporting the work of General Synod Commissions, Task Forces and Working Groups and other General Synod bodies
Acting as Registrar to the Primate and coordinating the Primate’s Registry
Managing effective delivery of business services to General Synod bodies.
For this key leadership role, you must
Have demonstrated experience in an appropriate field
Be experienced in managing an office and development of staff
Have experience in providing high-level support and advice to a board or council
Be a practising Christian.
It’s desirable that you
Have tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field
Be an active member of the Anglican Church.
How to Apply
For more information about this key role please contact Philip Mayers AM on 0412 104 096. A full Position description is available here Please send your application to apply@mayersrecruitment.com.au by Monday 28 July 2025.
Mayers Recruitment is assisting the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia with this important assignment.
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If you would like to be considered for this position, please send your application to apply@mayersrecruitment.com.au download Position Description Here.
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