Youth Minister

City on a Hill began with a small team and a big vision to make a difference in our world for the glory of God. Since our inception in Melbourne in 2007, we have witnessed a special work of God’s grace as he has united hundreds of men and women around the mission of ‘knowing Jesus and making Jesus known’. City on a Hill is now a movement of thirteen churches in six cities.

While our story is characterised by constant change and growth, we have maintained an enduring commitment to Christ and his call on our lives in this generation. We are committed to raising up gospel hearted leaders, to build healthy churches, which will reach and serve cities with the gospel of Jesus.

City on a Hill Melbourne is a community of over 1,000 people, gathering in the CBD of Melbourne with a passion to reach our city with the beauty, truth and relevance of Jesus.

City on a Hill is committed to equipping the next generation. The Youth Minister will play a key role in this as they oversee the City Youth ministry, and lead a team of people to reach and disciple the youth of Melbourne. They are a person who has a love for young people and are passionate about bringing them up to know Jesus.

This role involves shepherding and discipling the youth, leading volunteers, being an active member of the wider City on a Hill Melbourne community and innovatively reaching and discipling the youth of Melbourne.

The Youth Minister will be based in the Melbourne ministry team, and will receive coaching, training and support from the City on a Hill Movement Director of Next Generation Ministry. This is a paid, part time position of 2 or 3 days per week (with engagement to be confirmed upon appointment).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and disciple our youth to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known.’
2. Raise gospel leaders by recruiting, supporting and training volunteers and supporting their growth in Christ.
3. Maintaining active communication with parents to foster a culture of family discipleship and partnership in discipling their young people.
4. Actively developing effective ministry systems, structures, programs and events for the City Youth ministry of City on a Hill Melbourne.
5. Creating and presenting an inspiring vision for youth ministry.
6. Playing an active role in City on a Hill Melbourne community life, including pastoral care and leadership.
7. Pioneer a missional strategy and missional activities geared at seeing youth in Melbourne come to know Jesus.
8. Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people involved in youth ministry at City on a Hill Melbourne, upholding all safeguarding policies and practices in partnership with Movement leadership.
9. Be a valued participant in staff events and community life at City on a Hill Melbourne and the wider City on a Hill Movement.

KEY SKILL, COMPETENCY AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

• A demonstrated love for Jesus and his people.
• Willingness to commit to the vision and mission of the church as a member of City on a Hill Melbourne.
• Willingness to commit to regular personal and corporate prayer, demonstrating dependence upon God for the work and fruit of ministry.
• A robust understanding of the Scriptures, with theological training (completed or in-progress) required.
• Fulfil the character qualifications outlined for deacons in 1 Timothy 3:8-13, and display the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
• Demonstrated ability to cast vision, teach, raise leaders and ‘equip the saints for the work of ministry’.
• A ‘gospel confidence’ that boldly trusts in God’s saving power while seeking to innovate in order to mature existing people and reach new people through ministry.
• Demonstrated relational skills and a capacity to work with youth, their families and within a team.
• Demonstrated relationship skills and capacity to work in mentoring and ministry training relationships with students.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate, manage time and self-direct to manage duties.
• Able to maintain trust and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

The Youth Minister role will be required to hold (or be eligible to hold) a licence for ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (clergy or lay minister).

All City on a Hill staff must hold a current Working with Child Check, complete a National Police History Check that returns no disclosed outcomes that would exclude them from the role, and uphold the standards outlined in the City on a Hill Code of Conduct and the Anglican Church of Australia Faithfulness in service code of personal behaviour for church workers.

To apply for the role please send your current resume along with an application letter addressing the key skills, competency and character requirements to hr@cityonahill.com.au. Please also include contact details of at least two referees most familiar with your relevant skills to this role.

For more information please contact us on 03 9640 0990, or email hr@cityonahill.com.au.