Youth, Children & Family Coordinator

Foster engagement among youth, children, and families in church activities. Be responsible for overseeing the youth, children, and family programs at Grace Community........

The Youth, Children, and Family Ministry Coordinator creates and enhances programs while supporting the mission of Grace Community. The role fosters engagement among youth, children, and families in church activities. The position is responsible for overseeing the youth, children, and family programs at Grace Community. The role includes preparation of activities and collaborating with Sunday School leaders.

The Ministry Coordinator attends the 10 a.m. Sunday Service to lead children's talks and participate in related activities.

Key selection criteria
Qualifications and experience
This position requires the following knowledge and experience:
• Minimum Diploma in childhood education and care, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and young people within the theology of the Uniting Church, or a wellbeing role with a Not-for-profit, preferred.
• An active member of the Uniting Church in Australia would be an advantage.

Skills and abilities
The successful applicant will have the following skills and abilities
1. Youth, children and families: creates a friendly and inviting environment for young people and their families; builds rapport with young people and their families and fosters connections through church activities; understands child safety and mandatory reporting obligations.
2. Organisation and planning skills: strong digital literacy skills including MS Office, social media, websites and research, ability to use initiative and identify priorities in relation to work demands; ensuring priority tasks are scheduled to meet deadlines.
3. Attention to detail: observes fine details; identifies gaps in information; looks for logical sequences of information; highlights practical considerations of plans and activities.
4. Teamwork: ability to cooperate and work well with others in pursuit of team goals; to collaborate and share information; to show consideration, concern and respect for others’ feelings and ideas; to accommodate and thrive in context of others’ different working styles.

Personal competencies and qualities
The successful applicant will also have these personal competencies and qualities
5. Initiative and accountability: ability to be proactive; can seize opportunities and act on them; takes responsibility for own actions. Able to work autonomously and show strong self-motivation.
6. Ethical and confidential: demonstrates high ethical standards; declares conflicts of interest; handles sensitive information; escalates issues appropriately and ensures confidentiality regarding information and documentation.
7. Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent
interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals, groups and committees.
8. Flexibility: adaptable; open to new ideas; accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort; recognises the merits of different options and acts accordingly.
9. Awareness of culture and diversity: awareness of issues related to inclusion and fairness; understanding of diversity in culture (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities; CALD), ability, age, gender and sexuality (issues related to Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex – LGBTI – communities); capacity to embrace the values and benefits of diverse communities, including in faith-based gatherings and workplaces.
10. Active Christian: ability to demonstrate insight into the importance of faith in Christianity; ability to reflect on one’s own spiritual journey, discipleship actively seeking and growing in understanding Christ’s message; can interact comfortably with people of all faiths.

Other requirements
Some flexibility is expected in terms of working hours; work will include Sundays, along with attendance to Presbytery, Church Council and Elders meetings when required. The person in this role is required to maintain a current Working with Children’s Check, and their employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check. The Ministry Coordinator agrees to abide by the UCA Child Safety Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct adopted by their congregation and presbytery.

How to apply
If you feel that now is a good time to make a change or want to chat about what this opportunity could mean for you, then we encourage you to apply. To apply for this role, email your resume with a letter of introduction to admin@gracecommunitymelton.org.au

Applications close 5 October 2026