Assistant Pastor - Children & Youth

Leadership role focused on strengthening and coordinating our existing children’s and youth ministries.......

• Part-Time (2–3 days per week | 0.4–0.6 EFT)
  

Montrose Church of Christ is seeking a passionate and collaborative Assistant Pastor – Children & Youth to help nurture the next generation in faith.

This is a part-time leadership role focused on strengthening and coordinating our existing children’s and youth ministries. You will work within an established volunteer-led structure, providing vision, support, and pastoral care while fostering environments where children and young people can grow as followers of Jesus.

About the Role

The Assistant Pastor – Children & Youth will:

Provide Ministry Leadership

• Offer vision, direction and coordination for children’s and youth ministries appropriate to a 2–3 day role

• Plan and oversee age-appropriate, engaging discipleship programs

• Lead actively while empowering and delegating to volunteers

Support Pastoral Care & Discipleship

• Provide pastoral support to children, young people and families within part-time capacity

• Encourage spiritual growth through teaching, mentoring, prayer and example

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and Elders on pastoral matters

Lead & Develop Volunteers

• Recruit, train and support children’s and youth ministry volunteers

• Foster a healthy, safe and sustainable team culture

• Partner with the Child Safety Officer to ensure compliance with Safe Church requirements

Strengthen Family & Community Engagement

• Partner with parents and carers as key faith influencers

• Maintain visible and approachable relationships with families

• Identify realistic outreach and engagement opportunities within the scope of the role

Administration & Collaboration

• Manage essential planning, communication and administration

• Participate in staff meetings and key church events as agreed

• Provide reports and maintain alignment with church leadership

About You

We are seeking someone who demonstrates:

• A genuine and growing Christian faith

• A clear passion for children, young people and families

• Warmth, creativity, energy and strong relational skills

• A collaborative, servant-hearted leadership style

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise well in a part-time context

• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness

• A deep commitment to child safety

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in children’s and/or youth ministry (church context preferred)

• Formal theological, ministry or teaching qualifications desirable

• Current Victorian Working With Children Check

• Completion of CCVT Safe Church Awareness Workshop (within 6 months of appointment)

• Right to work in Australia

• Availability for Sunday services and some evenings (by agreement)

• Willingness to become an active and engaged member of the church community

This is a two-year appointment with annual review and the possibility of reappointment. Salary and benefits will be in line with Churches of Christ Victoria and Tasmania (CCVT) recommendations and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you would like to invest in the spiritual formation of children and young people within a supportive and collaborative church community, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and a current CV including relevant ministry and employment history via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide additional information and participate in an interview process.