Next Generation Coordinator

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.

In 2022, City on a Hill Whittington was planted, responding to the call to reach and minister to one of the ‘hard places’ in Geelong. A ‘hard place’ is a community that has higher than average unemployment and crime rates, prevalent drug use and issues surrounding addictions, family and domestic violence, low education attainment and poverty. Whittington fits all of these criteria.

Our vision, therefore, is to grow a thriving local church community in Whittington that reaches the lost with the good news of Jesus, while mobilising and equipping local believers, enabling them to use their experiences, gifts and skills and be a part of building God’s Kingdom in this unique context.

The Next Generation Coordinator is a person who has a love for young people and is passionate about seeing them encounter God, in his word and through his people. They love working as part of the wider staff team to see our youth have an active and substantial role in the mission of our church to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’.

The position exists so that young people in our church and community grow in their intimacy with Jesus, obedience to Jesus and mission for Jesus. The successful applicant will lead a team of volunteers to build a dynamic and missional ministry in order to disciple youth.

The Next Generation Coordinator will report to the Lead Pastor at City on a Hill Whittington and 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 days per week.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead and disciple our youth to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’.
• Raise gospel leaders by recruiting, supporting and training volunteers, with particular oversight of our City Kids Coordinator.
• Maintaining active communication with parents to foster a culture of family discipleship and partnership in discipling their young people.
• Ensuring that City Youth is helping young people find life in Jesus.
• Creating and presenting an inspiring vision for youth ministry and developing effective ministry systems, structures, programs and events to seek to achieve this.
• Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people involved in Next Generations ministry at City on a Hill Whittington, upholding all safeguarding policies and practices in partnership with Movement leadership.
• Collaborate with other City Youth leaders across the City on a Hill Movement for shared learning and support.
• Be a valued participant in staff events, prayer meetings and community life at City on a Hill Whittington 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 Whittington.
• Live a committed, prayerful, holy life of dependence on God in Christ.
• A heart for gospel-centered discipleship and seeing children come to faith and maturity in Christ.
• Fulfil the biblical character qualifications of Christian leadership (1 Timothy 3:8–13; Galatians 5:22–23).
• Experience in youth ministry (church or parachurch) is highly desirable.
• Sound formation in biblical teaching.
• Proven capacity to lead through others by equipping, empowering, and encouraging volunteer teams.
• Proven capacity to shape church culture through leadership and initiative.
• Strong relational skills with children, parents, and leaders.
• Ability to communicate clearly and inspire others toward a shared vision.
• Organisational and administrative strength with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Able to maintain trust and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

All City on a Hill staff must hold a current Working With Children’s 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.

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

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 to this role.