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Employment

YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER (CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY)

Casual - This role will require you to work weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency for youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, assisting young people aged 12-30 to build a lasting relationship with Jesus.

The Youth Ministry Worker works as part of the wider CYM team, and will contribute to the establishment and running of coordinated youth and young adult groups and events across the Archdiocese. These groups and events provide an opportunity for young people to feel safe and gather in community, where they can express their Faith, connect with the Church and encounter God.

This position encompasses a variety of tasks that relate to supporting parish youth and young adult groups, assisting in parish and diocesan youth events, and liaising with clergy, schools, other agencies, and movements. This role is undertaken by various methods which include, but are not limited to, providing phone support, emailing information, visiting, supporting youth groups, and working with media specialists.

This role will also require you to contribute to the success of youth events and programs, including the set up and set down of the event, moving and transporting equipment and other items for the event, catering and assisting in the coordination of participants, volunteers and other personnel. You will be required to work some weeknights and weekends when our youth are most active.

About the role - a snapshot:

1

Be part of a small, vibrant team committed to supporting and promoting youth ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

2

Support the coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth activities and youth events

3

Work with youth and volunteers through leadership and team building activities

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Strong understanding of the Catholic Faith and Church practices
  • Experience working with young people aged 12-30
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with volunteers to achieve set outcomes and goals.

A valid National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, WA Driver’s Licence, proof of Right to Work in Australia required.

To apply or for more information:
Submit your current resume and a cover letter to the People and Culture team at Recruitment@perthcatholic.org.au by no later than 4pm Thursday 24 April 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to begin shortlisting and interviewing prior to the closing date.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is committed to the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk.