Emerging Generations Worker

As a full-time member of the Leichhardt Uniting Church (LUC, we pronounce it ‘luck’) staff team, provide pastoral support and develop a strong sense of community among residents of Epworth House (epworthhouse.org.au), and resource ministry with young families through “LUCy Ducks”. This is a flexible role; the worker is able to work from home some days of the week.

LUC is a strong and growing Uniting Church congregation located in Leichhardt, Sydney. Our Mission Statement is: “Keeping Faith, Doing Justice, Building Community.” The LUC community is passionate about worship, tertiary ministry (with connections to local universities and a church-run student community) and social justice issues. LUC is a diverse, affirming community of faith, embracing LGBTIQA+ disciples of Jesus and committed to anti-racism. 

• Enact a pastoral approach to the day-to-day operations of the Epworth House residential facility
• Act as an ambassador to promote the growth of Epworth House through promotion and community engagement activities
• Resource LUC’s ministry with children and young families
• Support ministers and Pastoral Care Team with congregational youth pastoral care needs

• Experience in a similar role highly regarded
• Experience in having faith-based conversations with young adults and children
• Proven ability to resolve interpersonal conflict and foster a sense of community
• Exposure to working in a faith-based NFP or organisation beneficial
• Personal affinity with Uniting Church values, mission and strategic direction
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly as part of a small, cohesive team 
• A preparedness to work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia and LUC, including developing an understanding of the Basis of Union
• Strong commitment to the values and praxis of Anti-Racism, cultural safety and the affirmation of LGBTQIA+ peoples and communities
• Working With Children Check (to be conducted prior to employment)
• Safe Church Awareness training (to be completed within the first 3 months of employment)
• Ability to work required hours flexibly, including on weekends or on-call arrangements
• Ability to use mainstream software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Willingness to be a role model for young adults who are exploring and developing faith
• Willingness to work collaboratively with parents and other leaders in children’s ministry
• Willingness to work with people from diverse ages, cultural backgrounds, sexualities and gender identities

For more information, read the role description: leichhardtuniting.org.au/s/LUC-Emerging-Gen-Worker-Position-Description.pdf

Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to ********@leichhardtuniting.org.au by Friday 14th June 20245pm.