Thank you for your interest in serving as a Volunteer or Member with Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia (WBTA). Before completing this form, it would be helpful to have the following required documents ready to upload:
current Police Check (or Police Check from your country of citizenship)
current Working with Children's Check or equivalent (e.g. Blue Card)
current Child Safe Training certificate
CV
You may provide these documents after submitting this form. However, please be aware that your application cannot be completed until all required documents are received.
If you have all your required documents ready, completing this form should take around 15 minutes. Once your application is received, one of our regional staff will be in contact.
As part of our commitment to integrity, accountability, and child safety, WBTA asks all applicants to read our Code of Conduct before completing this application. The Code outlines the values, expectations, and standards of behaviour that guide all WBTA Members and Volunteers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to complete this form in a single session, and/or want to save it in intervals, a "Save & Continue" option is located at the end of the form - scroll to the
bottom of the form to locate this.
WBTA is a Christian organisation. In line with its Constitution and under Section 81 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Section 37 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), WBTA may lawfully give preference in membership, volunteering, or employment to individuals who share its faith and values.
WBTA welcomes all applicants who are supportive of its mission and statement of faith, and will treat every application with respect, confidentiality, and fairness.
Agree to Code of Conduct
Personal Information Are you applying as an individual or a couple?* Name (as seen on legal documentation)*
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Last
Spouse's Name (as seen on legal documentation)
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Gender Spouse's gender Marital status This information helps WBTA provide appropriate pastoral support and living-arrangement planning for volunteers and members serving in various contexts.
Residential Address*
Postal Address (if different to residential address)
Do you require any reasonable adjustments or support to participate in volunteering or membership with WBTA? (This information helps WBTA meet its obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth).)
If yes, then please specify
What is your nationality?* What is spouse's nationality?* Have you ever had any criminal convictions recorded against you?* Do you have a Working with Children's Check?* I already have a valid WWCC (please upload below). Please update the details of your WWCC to add Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia as an organisation you volunteer with (refer to your state's WWCC websites for instructions on how to do this or contact personnel-admin@wycliffe.org.au for assistance).
Please apply for one and send it to your State Rep when you receive it
Does spouse have a Working with Children's Check?* Have you done child and vulnerable persons safeguarding training at your church or other organisation within the past 12 months?* Please upload a copy of your certificate (upload button)
Emergency Contact Information
In the unlikely event of an emergency, WBTA needs to have the emergency contact details of all staff on hand. Please provide the contact details of two appropriate people.
1st emergency contact Full name*
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Residential address
2nd emergency contact Full name*
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Last
Residential address
Do you give permission for WBTA to contact your nominated Emergency Contacts?* In the event of being injured whilst serving with WBTA, do you give permission for WBTA to authorise treatment?* Do you have any allergies, physical limitations or medical conditions that could impact your service with WBTA?
Service Information
Are you applying to be a volunteer or member?* What in particular from your training, experience and/or qualifications do you feel is relevant to the area of service you are interested in.
Is there a specific role or position that you are interested in?* Which role(s) or position(s) are you interested in, or would like to talk about?
Service with WBTA is voluntary and not a form of employment. Volunteers and Members are responsible for their own financial support or partnership arrangements. Do you understand and agree with this financial position?*
Affiliated Local Church
Please tell us a bit about your current church. Are you affiliated with a local church? Is this professional/character referee a Christian?* This will assist the State Representative in communicating with the referee appropriately.
Is this professional/character referee a Christian?* This will assist the State Representative in communicating with the referee appropriately.
Connections with WBTA Do you already have other connections with WBTA staff?* If yes, who are you connected with and how?*
Why are you interested in serving with WBTA?*
Have you previously served with WBTA or any other mission organisation or NGO?* Do you agree with WBTA's Statement of Faith?* Please explain your reasons for non agreement
I consent to WBTA holding my personal information in accordance with their Privacy Policy.* The personal information in this form is true and correct.* Potential conflicts* Status Changes* What is your home state?* 
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