Children’s Ministry and Primary School SRE Advisor Wollongong Region (area negotiable)
Division/Branch: Youthworks, Ministry Support
Location: CBD, Sydney
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time with Part Time options available
Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled
The Ministry Support Team hosts the SRE Office on behalf of the Archbishop, and provides training and accreditation for throughout the diocese for Primary School SRE teachers. It also provides advisory, training and coaching services, conferences, strategic planning and resources to churches and their leaders regarding children’s and youth ministry.
About the role
The Advisor will be responsible for advocating for the importance of ministry to children; supporting local church ministry, Anglican SRE Teachers and leveraging the ministry resources within the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and southern Sydney region.
Your responsibilities
Strengthen Primary School SRE amongst Anglican churches
Create and deliver high quality training for SRE teachers and ministry leaders
Strengthen children’s ministry amongst Anglican churches
Regular reading and writing on issues relating to ministry to children’s and Primary School SRE
Participate in various Youthworks internal and external conferences throughout the year
Lecture at Youthworks College and assist in mentoring students, recruitment and job placement
You will need to demonstrate
Qualifications in Theology – preferably Bachelor of Theology, minimum Diploma.
Experience as a Children’s minister in a Sydney Anglican Church or similar – at least 3 years’ experience
Experience in teaching Primary School SRE – at least 3 years’ experience
Willingness to travel approx. 3-4 weeks a year outside of Sydney to train and support in other locations
A personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisation
Commitment to participating in a local Christian church
Commitment to work with Youthworks’ mission across the various arms of the organisation.
Remuneration is in line with Diocesan Guidelines and subject to qualifications and experience.
What we would really like you to have
Previous engagement with Youthworks’ ministries
Knowledge and experience of Sydney Anglicanism
How to apply
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Youthworks is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Check program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.
General enquiries can be directed to Human Resources humanresources@youthworks.net.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.
To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.