St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour

St John Paul College is a school that strives to be truly Catholic in our identity and life; a centre of the new evangelisation and a place where the dignity and potential of every student is recognized and developed. St John Paul College is a place where students are formed in the faith and can achieve high levels of ‘Catholic religious literacy’ and practice, and where the learning outcomes of every student are improved.

The role of the College Youth Minister is to promote opportunities consistent with a Gospel way of life; Evangelisation, Discipleship and Witness. The successful applicant will be expected to minister to youth in accordance with the Youth Ministry Procedures.

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College Youth Minister

Part-time temporary position for the 2025 school year

35 hours per week
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An exciting opportunity to contribute to a new model as youth Ministry is re-envisioned in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lismore.

 Work requirements: 

• hold a valid clearance to work with children (NSW Working with Children Check)
• have a minimum of 12 months experience working in youth ministry since graduating from high school.
• understanding and adherence to protocols and policies established by the Australian Catholic National Committee for Professional Standards

 Qualifications:

• Higher School Certificate
• Training will be provided through the Certificate IV Leadership and Management course at John Henry Institute.
  • Enrolment and active engagement in this course is a condition of appointment
  • Time will be allocated for the completion of coursework during work hours

Applications:

Application letters should address the key capabilities listed in the Position Description.
Applications should include a personal resume including details of any youth ministry experience, general parish ministry experience and one professional referee. 

Parish Preist reference is required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview.  A template for use is provided below.

• Referee Report - Parish Priest, Priest, Minister

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Click this link for information on our Diocese and region 
• The successful applicant will be a committed and practicing Catholic who worships in their local parish. 
• The successful applicant will be required to attend induction & spiritual formation.
• Remuneration is at Classroom Learning and Support Level 4.1 of the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic School Enterprise Agreement (EA)

Enquiries:

• Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools: Lead School Evangelisation, Matt de Dassel [email protected]

Applications must be received by 3.00pm 7 October 2024   

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.