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Youth Ministry Coordinator – Kedron Catholic Parish

Kedron Catholic Parish is seeking applications for the part-time position of a Youth Ministry Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

The successful applicant would be expected to work towards the establishment and development a junior youth ministry program in the parish for the purposes of evangelization and building community.

1. Establish a firm foundation and vision for the growth of ministry to the youth of the parish in 2020 and beyond.
2. Run a fortnightly junior youth group for young people in Years 4-7 that are focussed on building a strong peer community where evangelisation and a personal encounter with Jesus Christ can take place.
3. Connect with students at local schools, particularly St Anthony’s Primary School, Padua College and Mt Alvernia College.
4. Establish and implement a strategy to connect with students in local state schools.
5. Identify and train volunteers to assist as leaders in a youth ministry team.
6. Integrate the works of the youth ministry into the wider mission of the parish, and encourage opportunities for intergenerational relationships to flourish.
7. Utilise social media to establish an online presence for the youth of Kedron Catholic Parish.
8. Maintain open communication with the Parish Priest and Parish Manager and prepare a monthly overview of activities to present to the Holy Family Pastoral Parish Council.

The applicant should demonstrate:

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• A sound knowledge of Catholic Church teaching and values
• An understanding of and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge and experience of youth ministry in a Catholic context including integrating youth into the broader church community
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
• Qld suitability card for child related employment (Blue Card) and Police check or willing to obtain

Applications close:  Tuesday, 26 February 2020

Applications should be submitted via email with a current resume and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position. To apply please follow this link: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/68451/aob-internal-career-opportunities/97050/youth-ministry-coordinator-kedron

For more information, please contact Cindy Hayer via email hayerc@bne.catholic.net.au

Please note only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable adult.

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Youth & Schools Engagement Officer – Catholic Mission

• Full-time fixed term (12 months) position based in Brisbane, QLD
• Build on the success of Socktober initiative in schools and communities around Australia
• Work within community engagement in a creative and innovative role in National Office

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the international mission agency of the Catholic Church in Australia, which supports
children, communities and church leaders both in Australia and overseas.

Reporting to the Diocesan Director for the Archdiocese of Brisbane, your primary duty is to engage youth and schools across
QLD/NT in our revamped Socktober initiative as well as engage youth in mission and evangelisation.

During World Mission Month in October each year, Catholic Mission invites schools to participate in Socktober following our head,
heart and hands model: encouraging a learning mind, an open heart and hands for action. Socktober builds on Pope Francis’ recent
initiative Sport at the Service of Humanity and challenges children to experience their faith in action. Socktober is a whole of
community engagement tool and builds an understanding of mission in a face to face approach as well as an online and offline
approach. The international game of soccer is used as a vehicle for understanding mission using our unique Socktober educational
and fundraising platform: www.socktober.org.au. With over 1700 Catholic Schools across Australia, Socktober has the potential
to engage schools in mission in a way that is interactive and fun. A broader engagement of Socktober into soccer clubs is an
opportunity to grow into the wider community. Working across multiple key stakeholders, this position is responsible to take
Socktober into the regional settings supporting diocesan teams and schools in developing engaging Socktober event days in
October to provide an enriched experience of the work of Catholic Mission.

To succeed in this role you will need to:

Be eligible to work in Australia; Have knowledge and experience of principles and
techniques of fundraising, social marketing and social media within the not for profit sector; Be a natural organiser and be able to
confidently manage competing deadlines, multiple tasks and a broad range of stakeholders; Passionate about engagement within
the school environment including teachers, parents, students and broader school community; Have good time management and
attention to detail; Have tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant discipline (eg, in education, theology, fundraising or
sales/marketing); have excellent communication skills including active listening, presenting, facilitating and telephone; Have your
driver’s licence and be prepared to travel within the QLD/NT region; Be prepared to work a flexible schedule; Be able to adapt to
dynamic circumstances quickly and respond with energy.

Due to the essential breadth of involvement with catholic schools, religious education coordinators, clergy and the Catholic
Church’s evangelisation activities, this position is identified as requiring a Catholic who will have an understanding of, appreciation
for and commitment to promoting Catholic principles, values and global mission; understand the structure of the Catholic Church;
hold an affinity for Catholic values and beliefs, principles of justice, human rights and Catholic Social Teaching.

Catholic Mission supports their employees with a number of benefits such as time-in-lieu and flexible working arrangements, as
well as a salary package commensurate with your experience that includes the ability to arrange salary sacrifice depending on your
circumstances. There is an Employee Assistance Program, above-award holiday breaks and an annual performance development
and review program. You can look forward to becoming part of a growing and dynamic team.

If you’re looking for a role where your energy, enthusiasm and passion will be rewarded, your ideas embraced and where you can
genuinely help change the world while building your professional career, please send your application to
employment@catholicmission.org.au today, including a cover letter of no more than two pages, along with your resume of no
more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. For a position description, please refer to:
http://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-us/work-with-us. For a short video on what it’s like working at Catholic Mission, please
refer to: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-catholic-mission/about-us#our-people

Please note: The successful applicant is subject to a National Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check (and the
Vulnerable); Only those selected for an interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Our Mission
As the Pope’s international mission agency we respond to the call to love God and to love our neighbour by forming
individuals and communities as missionary disciples of Jesus who share their faith in action and through prayer.
We share in God’s mission to reach out, give life by sharing our personal and financial resources to: (a)
proclaim the Gospel, (b) serve people in need, and (c) act for peace, justice and creation, in partnership
with local churches so that all may have life in Christ.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020

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