POSITION TITLE:  Youth Alive SRE Field Development Officer (FDO)

REPORTS TO: Youth Alive Directors, SRE State Leader, EO ICCOREIS 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

DATE EFFECTIVE: February 16th, 2026

Preamble

This role is part of a joint strategy between ACC NSW and Youth Alive to strengthen, grow, and secure the future of Special Religious Education (SRE) across New South Wales. The initiative aims to boost student engagement by placing well-trained SRE teachers who are supported by local churches and youth ministries, while using existing networks and ensuring full compliance with all legislative and educational requirements.

YA SRE Vision 

To work with churches and providers to provide every student in NSW with the opportunity to question, explore and discover the Christian faith for themselves through engaging and relevant SRE lessons, taught by passionate and trained educators in NSW public schools.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Field Development Officer will be responsible for growing NSW SRE in three key areas:

• High School and Year 6 SRE implementation and negotiation
• Teacher Recruitment, identification and placement of Coordinators 
• Church Engagement

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

School and Church Responsibilities:

• Increase the number of ACC churches actively engaged in SRE. 
• Initiate the implementation of SRE in schools that currently do not have SRE and schools that currently do not have SRE offered to all Year groups.
• Completion of SRE Coordinator training to become accredited as a Level 2 SRE Coordinator with the aim to become a Level 3 Coordinator. 
• Manage any SRE implementational challenges at a school raised by SRE teachers. (In partnership with ACC SRE).

• Actively identify and recruit new SRE teachers through engagement with ACC churches. Primarily looking at youth pastors and leaders teaching Years 6-12.
• Develop and coordinate opportunities for youth pastors and leaders to observe SRE lessons (‘Come and See’).  
• Assist pastors in accessing SRE promotional material.

Other Employee Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a fundraiser in 2026 and invite local churches and other potential donors to provide financial support for SRE. Funds raised will contribute to your annual wage. 

• Attend and speak at ACC Regional Gatherings throughout the year to promote SRE.

• Attend necessary conferences, events and training (E.g. NSW/ACT ACC State Conference)
• Propose and undertake appropriate professional development
• Maintain knowledge of the DoE SRE policy and procedures, and contribute to initiatives and changes for continuous improvement in SRE delivery. 
• Work autonomously and effectively in a ministry environment, using time efficiently, honestly and resourcefully

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential 

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus
• Attend and serve a local ACC Church
• Experience in managing and negotiating resolutions. 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and strategise.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to network and build partnerships E.g. with donors and Churches
• An ability to work in a team and with a wide range of people
• Verified and Cleared Working with Children Check number for paid employment

Desirable but not necessary

• Education qualifications 
• Experience as a vocational teacher
• Experience as an SRE Coordinator (Primary or High School)

Application

• Senior Pastor’s reference
• 1 Professional reference
• 2 personal references
• CV