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Church Hill Anglican (St Philip''s & The Garrison)Location: Sydney CBD/Millers Point, NSWDate advertised: 11th March 2025Job Type: Part timeClosing Date: 17th April 2025We are seeking a gospel-hearted person to join our ministry team. The position is available when the successful candidate becomes available. Church Hill seeks to fill the City with Christs Gospel from our two centres: St Philips (York Street in the City) and Holy Trinity (the Garrison Church in Millers Point).Our prayer is to find someone who will bring passion and energy to the childrens ministry of Church Hill by nurturing a team of volunteers. (We could add youth ministry for the right person). We hope, under God, to see children and young people follow Jesus, as well as fostering a culture of deeper discipleship and training amongst all who are involved in the ministry.ROLE SUMMARYTo assist Church Hill in achieving its mission of working towards filling the city with Christs teaching by coordinating and leading a Gospel-focused childrens ministry. The Childrens Minister would work closely with, and report directly to the Rector.LINE OF RESPONSIBILITYThis role represents an important leadership position at Church Hill and will report to the Rector.RESPONSIBILITIESTo lead, plan, coordinate, execute and manage weekly Kids Church and Youth program on Sundays 10:30am: 3 age groups (Toddler-Preschool; K- Year 5, Year 6 and Up)To lead and manage Creche/Toddler group at the 4pm ServiceTo develop the teaching curriculumTo ensure all childrens ministry programs and leaders comply with safe ministry requirementsTo recruit, train, mentor and mobilise all childrens ministry leaders (includes management of roster for all childrens ministry programs)Liaise with and work closely with the youth ministry team (with possible oversight)To plan and coordinate In-house childrens ministry leaders trainingTo liaise with parents/guardians regarding all childrens ministry mattersTo plan programmes/pack/activities whilst children stay in the service during the NSW School holidays and involving the children in these servicesTo assist in the planning, coordinating and execution of Christmas Eve Kids Carols ServiceTo assist in the planning, coordinating and execution of Rivendell (annual whole-church weekend away) Kids ProgrammeTo co-ordinate and teach one SRE class at Fort Street Primary (weekly)To look for new opportunities to reach the city with the Gospel.The role would require working on some set days as follows:All day Sunday 10:30am Church Hill Kids and Youth; 4pm Church Hill KidsTuesday Morning Staff MeetingFriday morning - SRE (Special Religious Education at Fort Street Public School)Possibility of an after school kids clubEXPECTATIONS OF THE CANDIDATEA sense of call and a passion for working with children and team membersExperience in Childrens MinistryA current and verified Working with Children Check and up to date Safe Ministry TrainingTheological qualifications or presently enrolled in a course of study is preferableA healthy EQSKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLEA demonstrated ability to build and empower teamsA proven ability to implement a strategic planAn ability to work autonomouslyAn ability to relate strongly to both children and adults.CreativityTIME COMMITMENTThis is a part-time position, of between 3 days per week. With the right candidate and matching work, we can hire someone at 4 days.The position is available as now.In recognition of the candidates role in the ministry of the church, Church Hill will remunerate the position in line with the Anglican Church of Sydneys guidelines for stipend and allowances of an Assistant Minister.Applications sought by Thursday 17 April 2025, although we will keep the position open until a suitable candidate is found. #J-18808-Ljbffr