About the Role

The Children’s and Youth Ministry Coordinator focuses on re-establishing a faith forming and community connected ministry for Children’s and Youth. The role focuses on establishing new ministry initiative/s for children and youth in the school age group, and works with the Hobart North Faith Formation Team and Minister to enhance the participation of children, young people and their families in the total life of the congregation.

This is a Non Placement Pastor, casual position, based in Hobart North.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, and tertiary qualifications in Community Services or similar relevant discipline.

An understanding of and involvement in worship and the Christian Faith, and willingness to work within the ethos and policies of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Demonstrated experience engaging with a diverse range of young people and their carers in activities, events and initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs for young people.

Demonstrated competency with computer software, applications, social media, and the Microsoft office suite.

The successful candidate will:

Have a Working with Children Check

Have the right to work in Australia

Undergo a National Police Check before commencement

Undertake core competency training for pastors within the Uniting Church in Australia

How to Apply

Download the position description from https://victas.uca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PD-Childrens-and-Youth-Ministry-Coordinator.pdf

Email your application to People&[email protected] Please attached a PDF resume and a PDF cover letter. The subject line of your email should read “Application: Children’s and Youth Coordinator”.

The closing date for applications is Wed 13 August 2025.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

For all queries, please contact People&[email protected]

The Uniting Church in Australia

Is one of the largest churches in Australia, and a leading presence in the not-for-profit sector.

Is deeply committed to faith, justice and the community, and partners with associated entities to support and provide a large range of community services outside Government.

Is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, inclusion and recognition of First Peoples.

Values Trust, Collaboration, Growth & Sustainability and characteristics aligned to the ethos of the Uniting Church.