Assistant Minister - Youth and Children

Sydney Anglicans; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakhurst Anglican Church is seeking a part-time Assistant Minister to lead and grow our children’s and youth ministries. The role focuses on preaching, teaching, and mentoring, with a strong emphasis on disciple-making across all ages.

You will work with families, recruit and train volunteers, and contribute to outreach and evangelism efforts. This position supports ordained or lay ministry pathways within the Sydney Anglican context.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's and/or youth ministry.
• Commitment to gospel and discipleship.
• Theological training or ongoing ministry education.
• Willing to recruit and equip volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our children's and youth ministries (Sunday kids, junior high, Friday night kids club and youth group, primary school Scripture).
• Teach the Bible clearly and faithfully.
• Build strong relationships with children, teenagers and families.
• Equip and encourage volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Develop evangelism and discipleship pathways from childhood through the teen years.
• Support parents in raising their children in Christ's love and knowledge.
• Organise and participate in camps, events and outreach activities.
• Contribute to the broader ministry through preaching, services and pastoral care where appropriate.

Skills

Children's ministry

Youth ministry

Volunteer management

Relational skills

Education

Theological training

Ministry training

Job description

Oakhurst Anglican Church
Location: Oakhurst, NSW
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 2nd October 2026
Job Type: Part time
Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Oakhurst Anglican ChurchPart-time – 4 days per week

Help us make and grow disciples of the next generation

Oakhurst Anglican Church is looking for anAssistant Minister with a passion for children, youth and the gospelto join our ministry team.

We are a church with a simple mission:

To make and grow disciples of Christ.

We are seeking someone who loves Jesus, loves God's Word and loves seeing children and young people come to know Christ, grow in faith and serve him.

About the role

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing our children's and youth ministries, which include Sunday kids and junior high, Friday night kids cluband youth group, and primary school Scripture.
• Teaching the Bible clearly andfaithfully.
• Building strong relationships with children, teenagers and families.
• Equipping and encouraging volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Developing pathways of evangelism and discipleship from childhood through the teenage years.
• Supporting parents as they seek to raise their children in the knowledge and love of Jesus.
• Organising and participating in camps, events, outreach and other ministry activities.
• Contributing to the broader ministry of Oakhurst Anglican through preaching, services, pastoral ministry, evangelism and discipleship where appropriate and according to your gifts.

There is scope for the successful applicant to bring their own ideas, gifts and initiative to the role.

Remuneration will be in accordance with applicable Sydney Anglican guidelines, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About you

You will be someone who:

• Loves Jesus and is committed to following him.
• Is passionate about proclaiming the gospel and making disciples.
• Holds a high view of the authority and sufficiency of God's Word.
• Has experience in children's and/or youth ministry.
• Enjoys recruiting, encouraging and equipping others.
• Is relational, humble, approachable and willing to get involved.
• Has appropriate theological training and ministry experience, or is undertaking suitable theological training.

This position would be suitable for those who are pursuing ordained or lay ministry.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfy all relevant Sydney Anglican Safe Ministry requirements, including holding a current Working With Children Check.

Please send:

• Your current CV.
• A covering letter outlining your Christian faith, ministry experience and why you would like to serve at Oakhurst Anglican Church.
• Details of your theological education and ministry training.
• Contact details for two referees, including at least one ministry referee.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contactJason Ramsayon************@oakhurstanglican.org.au

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