City Kids Assistant

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 large and well-established children’s ministry ranging from Creche to grade 6.

The City Kids Assistant is part of the Melbourne East staff team and plays a vital resourcing and support role for our City Kids Coordinator. Primary areas of responsibility include coordinating the preschool ministry, as well as supporting the City Kids Coordinator in managing the effective running of the City Kids program, including recruiting, managing and scheduling volunteers.

The City Kids Assistant will be based at City on a Hill Melbourne East and will report to the City Kids Coordinator. The City Kids Assistant will receive support from the City on a Hill Movement Director of Next Generation Ministry. This is a paid, part-time position of two days per week.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Know Jesus and Make Jesus Known: Lead our children to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’ by nurturing gospel growth in their lives.
• Preschool Ministries: Coordinate the effective running of the preschool, including curriculum implementation and preparation of curriculum supplies. 
• Program Management: Support the City Kids Coordinator in managing the Sunday program each week.
• Volunteer Management: Assist in recruiting, developing and supporting volunteers to ensure the healthy running of the City Kids program each Sunday, with a particular emphasis on the preschool ministry volunteers.
• Administration: Work with the City Kids Coordinator on administrative matters related to the ministry, including (but not limited to) rostering, volunteer recruitment & onboarding and engagement.
• Families: Pray specifically for the children and maintain active communication with families, with a particular emphasis on families with preschool children.
• Be a valued participant in staff events and community life at City on a Hill Melbourne East and the wider City on a Hill Movement.

Key Skills, 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.
• A heart for seeing children come to faith and maturity in Christ.
• Experience in children’s ministry (including as a volunteer or otherwise) is highly desirable. 
• Fulfil the biblical character qualifications of Christian leadership (1 Timothy 3:8–13; Galatians 5:22–23).
• Capacity to lead through others by equipping, empowering, and encouraging volunteer teams.
• Strong relational skills with children, parents, and leaders. 
• Organisational and administrative strength with attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively, manage time well, and self-direct to fulfil duties efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• The City Kids Assistant may be required to hold (or be eligible to hold) a licence for ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. 
• Must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current Working with Children 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, gifting and character requirements to hr@cityonahill.com.au. Please also include contact details of at least two referees most familiar with your relevant skills for this role.