<p><strong>MacKillop College, Bathurst</strong><br><strong>All-girls, years 7-12</strong><br><strong>Fixed-Term Contract Position (60 hours/ fortnight)</strong><br><strong>Commencing: 31 January 2025 through 19 December 2025</strong></p><p><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>The core role of the Youth Minister is to assist in the animating of spirituality and faith formation of youth and promote attitudes based on Gospel values. The Youth Minister is to provide faith formation and leadership opportunities to youth within the Parish, school and throughout the broader community, as well as develop a strong sense of faith amongst youth, drawing them into, and allowing them to identify with, a nurturing and supportive faith community.<br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>A copy of the <i><strong>position description</strong></i> can be found by clicking <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeusRKC5ivNleamtlfZheG336sOosz0h/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103344257239351755744&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">here</a></p><p><br><strong>About You</strong><br>The school’s Youth Minister will add value to our students' lives through:</p><ul><li>A demonstrated deep faith and a desire to share that faith with others, particularly young people</li><li>Ability to facilitate outreach events and engaging students into further formation on opportunities beyond the school context.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and the capacity to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities</li><li>Ability to work with teachers in the implementation on of the CSYMA Curriculum and additional classroom catechesis where required.</li><li>Effective communication skills in all aspects of ministry with young people ∙ Sound organisational, coordination and implementation skills.</li><li>Worships regularly at a parish weekend mass</li></ul><p><br><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,300 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.</p><p>MacKillop College, named for Mary MacKillop who had strong ties with the area, is an all-girls’ Catholic Secondary School located in the beautiful country city of Bathurst. MacKillop College is highly regarded in the Bathurst community with a fine reputation for excellent standards as well as promoting happy and harmonious relationships.&nbsp;</p><p>MacKillop College is grounded in its Catholic values, drawing from the rich traditions of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph. At MacKillop, we strongly believe in the effectiveness of girls’ education to empower young women to reach their personal, social and academic potential are challenged to be the best version of themselves.</p><p><a href="https://mackillopbathurst.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about MacKillop College.</a><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p><ul><li>An updated CV/Resume</li><li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li><li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li><li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li></ul><p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 17 October 2024.</strong></p><p><i>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</i></p><p><strong>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</strong></p><p>If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you. We invite you to contact Dr Angelo Belmonte, Leader: Faith, Learning and Teaching, to discuss this opportunity. Angelo can be contacted on 0427 787 682 or by emailing <a href="mailto:a.belmonte@bth.catholic.edu.au">a.belmonte@bth.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p><p><i>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position if you are over 18 years of age.</i></p><p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p><p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/496169/youth-minister">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>