<p><strong>Location: </strong>Kambah, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Temporary, Part-Time (0.2 FTE)<br><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;$69,935 plus superannuation (per annum, full-time equivalent)<br><strong>Employment Term:&nbsp;</strong>January 2023 until January 2024<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55pm, Sunday 11 December 2022</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">At St Thomas the Apostle, we believe in a strong partnership between home and school. Our staff are highly enthusiastic and through this partnership will ensure that our three-way channels of communication between students, parents and teachers, are kept open to enhance the development of your child. Through linking our core curriculum areas, we strive for relevance and authenticity for our teaching and learning to assist the children to develop skills for an enriching, active and purposeful future.</span></p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The position of <strong>Youth Ministry Officer</strong> reports to the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) and will assist in animating the Religious Life of the Catholic School by supporting and developing student ministry initiatives and assisting in the development of youth faith formation and catechesis.<br><br>The Youth Ministry Officer will support the development, implementation and growth of the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) Youth Ministry model within the Catholic school. The Youth Ministry Officer will assist the teacher in supporting religious education curriculum in classrooms.</p> <p><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sound understanding of and ability to articulate the Church's mission in Catholic education.</li> <li>Understanding of the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia or other school/ curriculum-based youth ministry formation programs.</li> <li>Good knowledge, and personal commitment to, the Catholic Church and its teachings.</li> <li>Sound organisation and administration skills.</li> <li>Sound interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work.</li> <li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Compliance with relevant federal and state legislation (including child protection laws) and educational guidelines/ directives.</li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em><br><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description</p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sttap.act.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Ursula Jamieson on&nbsp;02 6231 4144 or via email <a style="font-size: 12pt" href="mailto:Ursula.Jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au">Ursula.Jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team via <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/500810/youth-ministry-officer-st-thomas-the-apostle-primary-school-kambah-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>