Next Generations 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 twelve 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 Craigieburn will be the 12th City on a Hill church, launching in late August 2025. We are a community of around 50 people, including around 14 children & 7 teenagers, that gather to worship together each week, do life alongside each other in midweek small groups and seek every opportunity we can to connect with our diverse, multicultural local community to show the beauty, truth and relevance of Jesus.

City on a Hill is passionate about equipping the next generation and sees this as a core responsibility of the church. The Next Generations Coordinator plays a key role in this as they oversee the City Kids and City Youth ministries. The successful applicant is a person who has a love for children and youth, 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 young people have an active and substantial role in the mission of our church to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’.

The position exists so that children and youth in our church and community grow in their intimacy with Jesus, obedience to Jesus and mission for Jesus. The successful applicant will have a heart for families to be equipped to know Jesus and make Jesus known. They will build a dynamic and missional ministry, lead a team of volunteers and effectively partner with families to disciple their children. 

The Next Generations Coordinator will work closely with the Lead Pastor of City on a Hill Craigieburn 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead our children and youth to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’ by leading in the building of a Next Generation’s ministry that is engaging, fun and brings the good news of Jesus Christ to the children and youth of City on a Hill Craigieburn.
2. Oversee and implement curriculum across the Next Generation’s ministry to faithfully disciple and grow the children, youth and families of the church body.
3. Raise gospel leaders by recruiting, supporting and training Next Generations volunteers to disciple and evangelise children and youth through relevant gospel-centered programs.
4. Maintain active communication with parents to foster a culture of family discipleship.
5. Explore opportunities for outreach to kids and youth in Craigieburn.
6. Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people involved in children’s ministry at City on a Hill Craigieburn, upholding all safeguarding policies and practices.
7. Work with the staff team to City on a Hill Craigieburn to ensure healthy integration between Next Generations ministry and the wider church body.
8. Liaise and collaborate with Next Generation staff across the City on a Hill Movement to support one another in this ministry.
9. Be a valued participant in staff events and community life at City on a Hill Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn.
• Willingness to commit to regular personal and corporate prayer, demonstrating dependence upon God for the work and fruit 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.
• 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.
• Theological training (in progress or completed) is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in children’s ministry is desirable.
• Demonstrated relational skills and a capacity to work with children and their families.
• Ability to recruit, lead and develop volunteer leaders.
• Able to communicate, manage time and self-direct to manage duties effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Able to maintain trust and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

The Next Generations Coordinator is 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 Victorian Working with Children Check, a National Police History Check that returns no disclosed outcomes that would exclude you from the role, and uphold the standards outlined in the Anglican Church of Australia Faithfulness in Service code of personal behaviour for church workers and the City on a Hill Code of Conduct.

To apply for the role please send your current resume along with an application letter addressing the key skill, 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.