Ministry Assistant - Families & Young Adults

Why this role matters

Tuggeranong Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Ministry Assistant - Families & Young Adults to develop, implement, and oversee existing and new community and church-based ministry activities for children, families and youth as well as developing Young Adult ministries.

Reporting to the Corps Officer, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Greenway, ACT . Salary and conditions are in accordance with Hay Level 12 (Award Free).

You will successfully

• Partner with the Corps Officer in the delivery of the mission of the Tuggeranong Corps through the development and facilitation of ministry and pastoral care, in an integrated setting to the wider Corps.

• Be involved in ministry leadership, worship, and sermon delivery at the Corps.

• When required, support the organisation of pastoral visitation, team meetings, and events.

• Engage in discipleship development and activities, along with connect groups as agreed with the Corps Officer.

• Recruit, train and effectively engage volunteers to support children, youth, and family activities.

• Communicate events, activities, and opportunities through the Corps newsletter, website, and social media.

• Provide client-centred support to community members and their families by providing referral pathways to internal expressions, programs, and external community-based programs.

• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant community groups and organisations.

• Monitor programs to ensure they operate within agreed budgets.

You will have

• A current and valid ACT Working with Vulnerable Person's check.
• Current NSW/ ACT Drivers Licence.
• A commitment to the Christian faith and mission of The Salvation Army.
• The ability to offer pastoral assistance, to offer prayer, and to explain the Christian Gospel.
• Experience in a Ministry position (desirable) and a passion for ministry to the next generation.
• Qualifications/ training in Family, Youth or Children's related ministries or evidence of significant relevant experience.
• Good communication skills including the ability to speak publicly.
• Capacity to facilitate groups and one-to-one with a particular focus e.g., faith-based groups.
• Solid level of computer literacy including social media and websites.

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions
• Financial discounts / benefits
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.

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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.