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 East has a booming next generation ministry, including a growing cohort of youth. The time has come for staffed leadership over this ministry with the expectation for faithfully stewarding the natural growth that will come from our children growing up. This presents an exciting discipleship and missional opportunity to reach the youth of the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for Jesus.

The Youth Minister will oversee our City Youth ministry and lead a team of voluntary leaders to reach and disciple the youth of City on a Hill Melbourne East. They are a person who has a love for young people and are passionate about bringing them up to know Jesus (Luke 18:16). This role involves shepherding and discipling our youth, leading strategic ministry, developing leaders, being an active member of the wider City on a Hill Melbourne East community and creatively initiating the reaching of young people in Melbourne’s east.

The Youth Minister will be based at City on a Hill Melbourne East and will report to the Associate Pastor (Community and Mission). The Youth Minister will also 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 3 days per week.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and disciple our youth to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’ – in partnership with parents and the wider church community.
2. Raise gospel leaders by recruiting, supporting and training youth volunteers and supporting their growth in Christ, while instilling a vibrant and healthy philosophy of youth ministry.
3. Ensure that City Youth is reaching the lost, and helping young people find life in Jesus.
4. Explore partnerships with local schools and organisations for the purpose of engaging with young people.
5. Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people involved in youth ministry at City on a Hill Melbourne East, upholding all safeguarding policies and practices.
6. Play a visible role in City on a Hill Melbourne East’s community life.
7. Be a valued participant staff events at City on a Hill Melbourne East 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 East.
• A commitment to regular personal and corporate prayer, demonstrating dependence upon God for the work and fruit of ministry.
• Sound formation in biblical teaching, ideally with theological training (completed or in-progress).
• Fulfil the character qualifications outlined for deacons in 1 Timothy 3:8-13and display the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
• Able to communicate, manage time and self-direct to manage duties effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated leadership of volunteers and an ability to develop those volunteers in godliness and ministry competency.
• 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.
• Able to maintain trust and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

The Youth Minister 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. 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.