Casual Youth Ministry Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 31 December 2024


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<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment type:</strong>&nbsp;Casual</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Primary Schools and&nbsp; Secondary Colleges</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Remuneration Range:&nbsp;</strong>$38.59 - $44.84 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the role:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The position of <strong>Youth Ministry Officer</strong> reports to the Catholic Education New Evangelisation Project Officer and will assist in animating the Religious Life of the Catholic School by supporting and developing student ministry initiatives and assisting in the development of youth faith formation and catechesis.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Youth Ministry Officer will support the development, implementation and growth of the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) Youth Ministry model within the Catholic school. The Youth Ministry Officer will assist the teacher in supporting religious education curriculum in classrooms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits of casual work</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The key benefits of casual work include the ability to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Schedule work around your training and personal commitments;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Experience a diverse range of school environments;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Build your profile within a network of schools to advance your opportunity of securing ongoing employment.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 1); font-size: 11pt"><strong>Selection Criteria:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Sound understanding of and ability to articulate the Church's mission in Catholic education.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Understanding of the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia or other school/ curriculum-based youth ministry formation programs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Good knowledge, and personal commitment to, the Catholic Church and its teachings.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Sound organisation and administration skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Sound interpersonal and communication skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Compliance with relevant federal and state legislation (including child protection laws) and educational guidelines/ directives.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>How to apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Follow the '<strong><em>Apply now</em></strong>' link.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Before commencing this application, please ensure you have the following information at hand:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed above;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Current resume;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Working with children/vulnerable people check;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Evidence of qualifications (where applicable);</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Contact details of two professional referees and your parish priest;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Proof of identification - either Current passport; OR Birth Certificate AND Current Drivers License.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">This position involves working with children. Employment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>If you are a current employee or have worked for Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn within the last six months, please contact the recruitment team at </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au"><strong>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;prior to applying.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Information about Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Specific Position queries:</strong> Please contact the Nathan Galea via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nathan.galea@cg.catholic.edu.au">nathan.galea@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>For application queries:</strong> contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p>