Youth Ministry Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Ministry Coordinator to enhance Catholic identity and support youth in schools. This full-time role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement effective youth ministry frameworks, programs, and events. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and experience in engaging young people. Join a supportive and flexible environment that values individual contributions and offers professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about youth ministry and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

4 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Modern facilities and resources

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Access to long service leave

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Fitness Passport options

Deferred Salary Scheme

Corporate health insurance

Induction and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Catholic teachings and youth engagement.
• Experience in developing programs and retreats for youth.

Responsibilities

• Support APREs in youth ministry and faith initiatives.
• Develop a school-based Youth Ministry framework.
• Provide professional development on youth ministry best practices.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Program development

Collaboration

Faith development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education

Recognised degree in education and teaching

Job description

Townsville Catholic Education is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Youth Ministry Coordinator (YMC). The role is full time, permanent and will commence as soon as practicable. Alternate working contexts and a later start date may be considered.

The Youth Ministry Coordinator (YMC) is line managed by the System Learning & Teaching Adviser – Religious Education under the direction of the Director Mission and Learning and in partnership with the TCE Catholic Identity Team, Principals, Assistant Principals – Religious Education (APRE), and school-based Youth Ministry Workers (YMWs) to enhance a Catholic identity through a coordinated ministry that animates an enlivened Catholic faith and provides spiritual formation and leadership opportunities for youth in our system of schools.

The role is designed to centralise and provide support to APREs, Chaplains, school-based Youth Ministry Workers and relevant staff engaged in youth ministry through assisting with curating, developing and implementing effective youth ministry frameworks, projects, programs, retreats and events. A key aspect of this role is to connect with youth ministry stakeholders across Townsville Catholic Education schools, Townsville Diocesan commissions, groups and teams and Parishes in actively promoting and coordinating a youth ministry that brings young people to a deeper faith in Christ.

The Youth Ministry Coordinator will perform the duties outlined in this description, in a professional and respectful way.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Provide advice and support to the Director – Mission and Learning on youth ministry and best practices as they pertain to youth and their involvement in the life of the Church.
• Work collaboratively with TCE’s Mission and Learning teams to develop a school-based Youth Ministry framework that supports the facilitation of programs and initiatives for students in Catholic schools in the Townsville Diocese.
• Support APREs and their staff in drawing young people into participation in age appropriate youth ministry and faith initiatives to give them a sense of belonging and participation in the mission of the Church.
• Provide appropriate and contemporary professional development to school staff on best practices as they pertain to youth and their involvement in the life of the Church.
• Maintain current and relevant knowledge on best practice on fostering the total personal and spiritual growth of youth so they are drawn into responsible participation in the life and mission of the Catholic faith community.
• Act as a conduit between TCE, Townsville Catholic Diocese, Parishes and other relevant bodies on matters pertaining to youth ministry particularly the participation of young people in the sacramental life of the Church through the provision of ongoing opportunities to gather for dynamic and vibrant worship as young people of the Diocese.
• Draw on current knowledge and collaboration with others who offer expertise in areas such as liturgy, faith development, vocations ministry, welcome and inclusion ministry, family ministry and pastoral planning to improve the development of youth ministry in the Townsville Diocese.
• Strengthen connections with ACU La-Salle Academy and CSYMA to enhance initiatives and mission renewal in local parishes.
• Disseminate information regarding Youth Ministry priorities, projects, initiatives, issues, resources and programs to personnel providing services to school communities.

About you:

• Strong commitment to the mission, teachings, and practices of the Catholic faith.
• Proven ability to engage with young people in a school context.
• Experience in working in partnership in promoting faith development, service and justice programs.
• Previous experience in developing and delivering programs, retreats and resources for young people of school age.
• Experience in collaborating with a broad range of people and in a team environment.

Mandatory Criteria:

• Baptised Catholic in communion with the church.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications (or working towards).
• Relevant youth ministry experience.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Ability to travel within the Townsville Diocese.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Youth Ministry experience in Catholic school context.
• A recognised degree in education and teaching.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

What we offer:

• 4 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks.
• Salary packaging options.
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources.
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement).
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport options.
• Deferred Salary Scheme.
• Corporate health insurance.
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities.
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

Our Organisation:
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.