Gungahlin Uniting Church
Do you have a passion for empowering others, developing new programs and nurturing faith and relationships across the generations and the wider community? Gungahlin Uniting Church in Canberra’s north is offering an exciting opportunity to help grow a vibrant and sustainable youth and family ministry within this energetic multigenerational and multicultural congregation.
About the Role
Gungahlin Uniting Church has developed a staged plan to build our Family and Young People’s ministry. We have implemented our first stage, building energy, momentum and growth across the congregation in our young people’s ministry.
We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Family and Young People’s Ministry Facilitator to help lead us in the next exciting stages of our ministry with young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
This full-time role will focus on strengthening our commitment to our young people and their families. Depending on the successful applicant’s level of experience and qualifications, key responsibilities include:
- Guiding the expansion of our family and young people’s ministry.
- Developing faith and discipleship pathways, empowering and inspiring the next generation of faith leaders.
- Mentoring and developing volunteers.
- Developing family friendly creative and innovative worship spaces.
- Promoting relationships across Presbytery and the community.
- Strengthening intergenerational relationships, building a warm and inclusive environment that values the presence and contributions of young people and their families.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a vibrant Christian faith and commitment to youth ministry.
- Has ministry/pastoral experience with young people.
- Has a Ministry or other relevant qualification (desirable).
- Can work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimum supervision.
- Can build relationships with people of all ages.
- Has highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Has highly effective organisational and time management skills.
- Can lead a congregation in intergenerational worship, including preaching.
- Is eligible (or willing to become eligible) for commissioning as a Pastor within the UCA (desirable).
What We Offer
- An open and inclusive community, welcoming people from different cultures, traditions, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities and viewpoints.
- A community which has a well thought out strategic plan for the future, which has already created energy, momentum and growth in the ministry of young people and their families.
- A strong foundation of warmth and widespread understanding of the importance of an intergenerational congregation and the prioritising of young people.
- A commitment to grow, adapt, and invest in the future.
- Actively supports connection and deeper relationships with other Uniting youth ministries across Canberra.
- A team of supportive and enthusiastic volunteers.
- Flexibility, creativity and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
To Apply
Before applying, applicants should read Gungahlin Uniting’s Building a Vibrant Family and Young People’s Ministry plan, as well as the Family and Young People’s Ministry Facilitator Position Description (GUC).
Applications should be sent to Narelle Dodd at narelle.dodd@gungahlinuniting.org. Your application should include:
- A one page supporting statement addressing the selection criteria against the key responsibilities, as outlined in the full position description.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
- Contact details of two referees (including at least one work-related referee).
Further Information
The successful applicant will be employed under the Award Free classification for youth pastor/ workers.
Information on becoming a pastor in the Uniting Church can be found at https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/resources/ministry-of-pastor/
