Youth Ministries Coordinator

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

- WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The primary purpose of the Youth Ministries Coordinator is to oversee all Youth (yr7-yr12) ministries and facilitate new youth ministries within the Perth Fortress Corps and the community, in line with the mission of The Salvation Army - dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

THE ROLE YOU COULD PLAY
- Oversee, develop, support and ensure the delivery of a suite of holistic programs, including providing the coordination of youth-focussed programs (yr7-yr12), and alignment of content and purpose.
- Create opportunities for all youth to be involved in youth ministries.
- Identify and encourage parent engagement in the wider corps community.
- Provide pastoral care to youth and their families in support of the Corps Officer(s).
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Transitional Support Services, local Schools, community groups).
- Assist in creating faith pathways through existing and future youth programs and activities.
- In collaboration with children’s ministries coordinator, develop smooth transitions for children moving into youth.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Significant experience in leading youth ministries
- Minimum Diploma level in youth work, ministry, education, or community services, desirable
- A Working with Children Check is required.
- A national police record check is required.
- Driver’s License.
- Senior Soldier, or willing to be, of The Salvation Army Perth Fortress Corps.
- Completed mandatory Safeguarding training.

YOUR LIFE AT THE SALVOS
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_