Acting Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy

Newman College

Churchlands, WA 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2020


The Acting Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy is a member of the Newman College Ministry Team and shares responsibility for the Catholic identity of the College and spiritual and faith leadership within the College Community, informed by the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat as an expression of the Gospel message of Jesus.

<p><b>Parental Leave Replacement Position</b></p><p>The Acting Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy will assist the Leader of Mission and Catholic Identity in taking forward the Catholic life of the College through the implementation of the Newman College Ministry Plan. Central to this role is the engagement of young people in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.<br /></p><p><b>Essential Criteria:</b><br /></p><ul><li>A capacity to develop the Catholic Identity in the life and Mission of the Catholic Church. </li><li>Ability to contribute actively to change for the future, work strategically, influence policy and identify contemporary approaches to evangelisation and the co-construction of new opportunities for youth ministry and advocacy in the College Community. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead contemporary learning and teaching in a safe and growth-promoting environment. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate, and develop in others, effective interpersonal skills. </li><li>An astute understanding of change processes and stewardship of College resources. </li><li>An ability to contribute to the development and maintenance of a College culture characterised by the safety of all, collaboration, consultation and engagement within and external to the College Community. </li><li>Proven ability in managing a diverse range of stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative effort among staff and a willingness to work with all staff to improve student learning outcomes. </li></ul><p><b> A Role Description for this position accompanies these position criteria.  </b></p><p> Your application must include: </p><p></p><ul><li><b>Cover Letter:</b> State why you are applying for the position and detail your most relevant qualifications and experiences. Please address the essential criteria and demonstrate your suitability for the role. (Maximum 2 pages.) </li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Curriculum Vitae: </b>Outline your personal details, qualifications, WWC and TRBWA registration details, education and professional memberships and relevant work history. Relevant work history should include a brief outline of the duties and responsibilities associated with each role and provide the FTE and dates/period of employment for each of the positions. </li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>Referees:</b> The names and details of three people who have consented to act as referees.  </li></ul><p>You must include your current employer. Please note that the Principal of Newman College reserves the right to contact persons not nominated by the applicant. </p><p> The successful candidate will be supportive of the Marist and Catholic ethos of the College. </p><p><b>Applications close Monday 2 November 2020</b><br /></p><p> Click <a href="https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/employment/current-vacancies/?position&#61;QWN0aW5nIExlYWRlciBvZiBZb3V0aCBNaW5pc3RyeSBhbmQgQWR2b2NhY3k&#61;" rel="nofollow">here</a> to submit your application. Applications are to be addressed to the Principal, John Finneran. </p><p> </p><p>Please direct all enquiries to Human Resources Officer, Henny Mansveld on (08)9204 9403 or at <a href="mailto:henny.mansveld&#64;cewa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">henny.mansveld&#64;cewa.edu.au</a>.</p><p><br /></p>

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