Worship & Services 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 growing congregation across two Sunday services with a large team of volunteers and gifted musicians. This presents an exciting opportunity to invest in the continued maturing of the church through its gospel gatherings and worship events.

The Worship & Services Minister is responsible for overseeing our gospel gatherings on Sunday and leading our worship and music ministry. The Worship & Services Minister is responsible for the overall planning, organisation, and running of our Sunday Services, with oversight of Sunday operations and volunteers that pertain to the main gathering.

The Worship & Services Minister will be based at City on a Hill Melbourne East and will report to the Lead Pastor. This is a paid full-time staff position, with an option for part-time engagement depending on the successful applicant.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leading Sunday Services
   • Work alongside the Lead Pastor to design and coordinate worshipful services and events that embody gospel call, comfort and conviction.
   • Oversee the operations for our gospel gatherings on a Sunday and other occasional services as they arise.
   • Equip all Sunday volunteer teams who serve inside the hall to serve cheerfully and effectively across our services on a Sunday.
   • Coordinate the planning and preparation for all elements of our gospel gatherings, including equipping service leaders, music, production & logistics teams, ProPresenter, and communion.
   • Recruit, develop and oversee leaders of our volunteer teams, in music, production, logistics & communion.
2. Music Team Leadership
   • Lead the congregation in worshipful singing at Sunday gatherings and other events
   • Selecting appropriate songs for Sunday services and other events (in consultation with Pastors) and ongoing management of our song library, liaising with Pastors to introduce new songs to the church
   • Identify new musicians, assess their suitability, and integrate them into the team; and provide ongoing training for musicians, helping all musicians develop their gifts
   • Build a mutually supportive music team where each member is committed to developing their character, passion, and technical proficiency and continue to shape the vision and philosophy of music ministry at Melbourne East
3. Liaise with the Movement Ministry and Operations team for graphics, design collateral and other operational needs as required for Sunday servicesBe a key leader within our church community as a member of the staff leadership team.
4. Embody City on a Hill’s vision and mission to know Jesus and make Jesus known to those within and outside of our church community
5. Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people, particularly children and vulnerable people, and ensure full adherence to safe ministry policies and procedures
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.
• 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.
• Sound formation in biblical teaching, ideally with theological training (completed or in-progress).
• 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 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 Worship & Services 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, gifting 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.