Gatherings Pastor

Take ownership of leading worship gatherings that are warm, welcoming, and spiritually rich — creating environments where both believers and seekers can encounter Jesus......

Are you a church leader, a pastor, a worship leader with a heart to see people encounter the living God?

Newlife Church is a large, vibrant, evangelical movement with churches in Brisbane, Robina, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton, and Online. We exist to see more people more like Jesus — and our vision is to be a leading movement of renewal with and through the Uniting Church.

We're looking for a gifted and grounded Gatherings Pastor to join the Newlife Brisbane team — someone who can lead Spirit-filled Sunday gatherings with excellence, while developing a culture of empowered, mission-hearted volunteers.

About the Role

This is a part-time pastoral position at the heart of our Sunday experience. You'll take ownership of leading worship gatherings that are warm, welcoming, and spiritually rich — creating environments where both believers and seekers can encounter Jesus.

You'll be responsible for:

• Discipleship & Development — Cultivating a culture where ministry leaders and volunteers are equipped and inspired to raise up the next generation of servants and leaders.
• Systems & Ministry Excellence — Building sustainable team structures, clear processes, and a rostering culture that is primarily volunteer-led, freeing others to step in with confidence.
• Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development — Providing intentional training and formation for worship and service leaders, nurturing both skill and character, and championing prayer as the foundation of all Sunday ministry.
• Mission & Community Connection — Connecting Sunday experiences to discipleship pathways and partnering with Newlife Care to love and serve our city with compassion and gospel purpose.

About You

You bring proven leadership in a local church context, a deep love for worship, and the relational skills to build trust across a diverse team. You're someone who leads from a place of spiritual depth, models humility, and multiplies yourself in others.

You'll also bring:

• Bachelor-level qualifications (further study in leadership or mission highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience leading worship in a local church setting
• Strong communication, organisational, and pastoral skills
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Newlife and the Uniting Church in Australia
• Current or willingness to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead gatherings that go beyond a Sunday service — and you want to pour your life into a team and a city — we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like more information about the role, or to have a confidential conversation, please send an email to peopleandculture@church.nu

If you think you would be a great fit for the role and Newlife, please apply via the 'Apply tot this Job' button below, by uploading your CV/Résumé AND a one-two page cover letter in which you provide specific examples of how you align with, About the role and About you sections above.

We will only consider applicants who have submitted via the 'Apply to this Job' button and addressed the criteria as requested.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we look forward to hearing from you!

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