The Uniting Church in Australia’s bush ministry agency, Frontier Services, is seeking a National Director to lead its mission supporting remote and regional communities across Australia. This is a rare opportunity to combine values-led leadership, national fundraising accountability and service to some of the country’s most isolated communities.

National Director – Frontier Services (Sydney-based)

• Values-led national leadership supporting remote and regional Australia
• Rare opportunity to combine mission leadership, fundraising and national impact

About Frontier Services

Frontier Services is a respected national not-for-profit organisation operating as part of the Uniting Church in Australia – National Assembly. With a proud history of service, Frontier Services supports people and communities across remote and regional Australia through pastoral care, community support and disaster recovery.

Working alongside Indigenous communities, isolated properties, mining communities and regional centres, Frontier Services delivers its mission through Bush Chaplains, volunteers and trusted partners, responding with compassion, presence and practical support where it is needed most.

About the Role

Frontier Services is seeking a values-driven and experienced National Director to lead its national mission and organisation into its next chapter.

Reporting to the Frontier Services Board and working closely with Assembly leadership, the National Director will provide strategic, organisational and mission leadership across the organisation. This role carries responsibility for national fundraising performance, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and organisational stewardship, while enhancing Frontier Services’ profile and impact across Australia.

This is a rare senior leadership opportunity for an executive who is motivated by service, purpose and national impact, and who is confident leading within a faith-based and complex stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

Mission & Strategic Leadership: Provide clear, values-aligned leadership and deliver Frontier Services’ strategy in partnership with the Board and Assembly leadership.

Fundraising & Partnerships: Lead national fundraising, philanthropy and partnership strategies to ensure sustainable income and long-term mission impact.

People & Culture: Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing, values-led national team and volunteer network.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: Work effectively with the Board, Church leadership, donors, partners and community stakeholders across diverse contexts.

Brand & Representation: Represent Frontier Services nationally with credibility, warmth and conviction, strengthening its reputation and engagement across the Church and wider community.

Who We're Looking For

You are a senior executive with:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in fundraising-dependent or mission-led organisations
• Strong people leadership and organisational management capability
• A strategic mindset with the ability to execute through complexity
• Confidence working with boards and diverse, values-driven stakeholders
• An understanding of, or deep respect for, faith-based mission and church contexts
• A personal commitment to service, justice and compassionate leadership

Experience in not-for-profit, faith-based, community, Indigenous, regional or remote service environments will be highly regarded.

Why this Role?

This appointment offers the opportunity to:

• Lead a respected national organisation with deep purpose
• Shape the future of ministry and community support in remote Australia
• Combine senior executive leadership with authentic mission impact

Term: Up to five years, with extension subject to review
Location: Sydney-based, with a national remit

Confidential Enquiries & Applications

This executive search is being conducted on a confidential basis. For a discussion, please contact: Malcolm Duncan, The Insight Group - malcolmduncan@insgroup.com.au.