We are committed to:
The nurture, support and development of a quality workforce for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific - both as individuals and as members of a clearly focused and well co-ordinated spiritual team.
Meet the Team
Colin Clark is the Director of Human Resources. He has over 36 years experience in church employment in Australia and Papua New Guinea. His qualifications include a B.Ed in Industrial Arts from Avondale College (NSW), an MA in Counselling from La Sierra University (USA), and a Diploma of Business (Human Resources) from the Australian Institute of Management. Colin is a Certified Professional of the Australian Human Resources Institute and a member of the Australian Institute of Management. Before coming to his current position he worked in education and was the director of a human resources company.
Korey Dowling is the Employment Promotions Officer for Adventist Employment. He has a B.Bus in Human Resource Management from Queensland University of Technology, and previous experience in Competency-Based Recruitment (London) and Training & Development (Brisbane). Korey manages the Employment Recruitment Database, scholarship program and promotes church related employment. If you have an interest in working for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Sanitarium Health Food Company or any other church related employer please get in touch with Korey.
Christine Wignarajah is the Human Resources Co-ordinator for the SPD head office and also cares for Equal Employment Opportunity for Women in the Workplace (EOWA). She has a B.A. double major in Human Resource Management and Social Psychology from the University of Western Sydney. She is also member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). If you have any queries about vacancies that are currently advertised or general HR, please contact Chris.
Sally Lavea is the Departmental Assistant for Human Resources. She is a qualified Adult Education Trainer. She has over ten years experience in Financial Services, Training & Development and Administration for Air New Zealand. Sally looks after the administrative side of the department and is the first point of contact for all HR related inquiries.
Our Work
Ever wonder what the South Pacific Division's Human Resources do? Well, amongst other things, we:
» Develop employment resources for use throughout the South Pacific Division.
» Write and review Job Descriptions.
» Develop and administer an appraisal program for church administrators.
» Facilitate the recruitment of new staff.
» Assist in the development and promotion of an appraisal program for ministers.
» Provide support systems to church employees.
» Interview Avondale College Business, Communications and Office Administration graduates.
» Liaise with the Sydney Adventist Hospital and Sanitarium Health Food Human Resources Departments.
» Conduct human resources workshops for Unions, Conferences and Missions.
» Promote Church employment.
» Liaise with the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commission in actively promoting EEO within the SPD, Adventist Media Network & ADRA Australia.
» Liaise with the General Conference Human Resources Service.
» Facilitate the induction of new employees.
» Administer career assessments.
» Maintain the Personnel Service Records of Church staff in the South Pacific.
» Provide support to Unions and Conferences in employment related matters.
» Monitor employment related legislative changes and their implications for the church.
» Develop resources for the professional management of critical incidents.
» Offer support to restructuring institutions and organisations.
» Write, review and edit employment related policies.
» Carry out staff surveys to help assess morale and perceptions within the office.
» Conduct "Exit Surveys".
» Maintain the Church's Employment Recruitment Database and tertiary scholarship fund.
» Develop, maintain and distribute the South Pacific Division Office Manual.
» Prepare and review contracts.
» Mediate in employment related disagreements.
» Promote Arenas of Safety.
» Review remuneration packages.
