PYC Youth Worker
The Presbyterian Youth and Children’s Committee is still in search for a godly gifted team player who is passionate to see children and youth discipled in our denomination. Our aim is to make and nurture disciples of the Lord Jesus. Under God, we long to see children and youth across the state grow to become mature followers of Jesus. See pdf below for more information.
Please share this with people in your congregations who may be interested and suitable for the position.
To find out more about the role and apply, please email the committee via admin@pyv.org.au.
Part time Women’s pastoral worker, Warrnambool
We are a church of three congregations and a membership that spans a broad demographic. We are looking to add to our pastoral team of two ministers who shepherd the church in partnership with 7 elders and 4 deacons. We have an active and competent women’s ministry team, two women’s bible study groups among a plethora of other ministries that include women and men.
We are looking for a mature Christian woman who has a passion to see women flourish as followers of Jesus and has skills and experience in discipleship. Please see the attached Job Description.
Situated at the end of the Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool is a “City by the Sea”. It has a population of 35,000 and is the service centre for South West Victoria with many other employment opportunities. It is a stone’s throw from Melbourne – a return train trip for just $10 can have you in Melbourne CBD at 9:30am and departing at 7pm!
If you would like to know more about this role, contact the Senior Pastor Ben Johnson (0405 546513) or make applications to the elders’ secretary Lindsay Ferguson at fergusonsfarm@bigpond.com
Applications close 4th December. Job commences 1st February 2024
Click here for a more detailed job description.
Part-time Children’s ministry worker – Ebenezer-St Johns Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer-St Johns Presbyterian Church in Ballarat is seeking a part-time (1 day-2.5 days) appointment for a Children’s ministry coordinator to join our growing ministry team. The role will be co-ordinating our children’s ministry in actioning our mission of Disciples of Jesus raised up for Ballarat and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordinating and implementing preschool and primary-aged Sunday ministries at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church.
- Recruiting, training, and equipping children’s ministry volunteers.
- Maintaining the PCV Safe Church requirements supported by our Safe Church representative and our elders.
- Developing curriculum and policies for Children’s ministry at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church.
- Supporting the preparation and implementation of our annual Kid’s holiday program each September.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings – including planning and feedback from Sunday services and other ministries, and ongoing contributions to the planning of ministries of Ebenezer throughout the year.
Key Attributes
- A follower of the Lord Jesus Christ
- A heart and passion for seeing children come to know and love Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage with children
- Ability to communicate well with others (other staff; volunteers; parents/carers of children; external providers, etc)
- Awareness of childhood development
- Prior experience in children’s church ministry
- Ability to work with a small staff team
- Current Working with Children Check and compliance with PCV Safe Church
- Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
- A Reformed/Evangelical outlook in your Christian faith
- Be a member or be willing to become a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
- A desire to see God’s kingdom grow in Ballarat and beyond
Desired selection criteria
- Diploma or degree-level training in education and/or theology
- Able to use Windows, word, email, and our church management program Fluro
- Ability to help the ministry team implement our mission and day-to-day ministry The remuneration package is negotiable according to the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Applications close: 11th December Job Commencement: end of January start of February 2024 For more information contact Toby McIntosh, toby@ebenezerpc.org.au
Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union – Office Manager
The State Council of the PWMU (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union) is seeking a person to undertake administrative tasks to ensure council members have the support they need to work efficiently.
PWMU aims to encourage the support of, provide information about, and raise funds for Victorian Presbyterian workers that have been approved by APWM. It has a membership of about 200, some meeting in branches. www.pwmu.org.au
Responsibilities
- Deal with PWMU correspondence, membership, remittances and cookbook purchases.
- Manage the databases.
- Bank the monies received and communicate with PCV accounts department to allocate EFTs (Electronic Fund Transfers) and process invoices correctly.
- Work with the newsletter editor to produce the monthly newsletter.
- Prepare and assist with mailouts.
- Produce documents required by council.
- Print and mail the Dayspring children’s magazine.
- Maintain office supplies.
- Undertake office tasks for council members.
- Manage telephone enquiries.
Requirements
- The hours are flexible but require working eight hours a week and being available for contact on two days each week. The role will commence in early 2024.
- The ability to be organised, prioritise, meet deadlines, take instructions thoughtfully and implement them carefully, be confidential and have good filing skills is required. The office uses Microsoft 365 and Mailchimp.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
Conditions
Employment as casual Level 3 clerical assistant is for 8 hours a week, with 4 weeks unpaid leave over December/January.
Applications and enquiries
Send resume/CV to PWMU-Vic President, Mrs Roslyn Brown
president@pwmu.org.au
by 5th December 2023.
Click below for a more detailed job description:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fk95p1wu11naurq0f69zu/PWMU-Office-Manager-Job-Description-Nov-2023.docx?rlkey=y6bgxylo80lb5zwqkc3wpv08s&dl=0
Principal, Presbyterian Theological College – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
25 September 2023
Job description: The Presbyterian Church of Victoria (PCV) is seeking a faithful Christian, academically able to lead the ministry of the Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. The ideal applicant will be academically qualified and with experience in pastoral ministry, who can give direction to the development of the college, be a model of integrity and faithful Bible teaching to the students, support and encourage the work of colleagues.
The principal will also have a role in the wider Presbyterian Church of Victoria and encourage the work of the gospel in congregations throughout the State. The PCV believes that the College is in a unique position to have a significant role in promoting the work of the gospel in the State of Victoria both within and beyond the bounds of the denomination and is looking for a person of energy and determination who can see the opportunities and lead the College in making its contribution through the training of faithful gospel ministers.
Position qualifications: The successful candidate will either be a minister in full standing with the Presbyterian Church of Australia; or be willing to satisfy the requirements of the rules of the General Assembly of Australia relative to the reception of ministers from other churches; or similarly able to provide theological and spiritual leadership as a teacher of the Church. The successful candidate must embrace and actively promote the Reformed faith as embodied in the confessional standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. Previous experience in academic teaching, academic administration, and curriculum design is desirable, as well as a proven ability to participate in wider academic and cultural engagement across a variety of platforms.
Full-time. Expected start date: SEM 2, 2024. Close date for applications 28 February 2024.
Application instructions: All applications should include a current CV, a cover letter and contact details for at least three referees and are to be directed by email to the PCV Theological Committee Chair, Rev. Kevin Maxwell (ptcpositionsapp.boardsec@gmail.com).
Please contact the Office if you have any questions or to request the full detailed position description – +61 3 9898 9384 or info@ptc.edu.au.
Lecturer in Church History and Practical Theology –Presbyterian Theological College
25 September 2023
We are seeking a faithful Christian, academically able in the discipline of historical studies and with experience in pastoral oversight who can help students understand the challenges and gospel opportunities of the intellectual, moral and cultural context in Australia. The lecturer will also have a role in the wider PCV as it engages with doctrinal and pastoral issues.
The lecturer will be responsible for teaching the church history courses offered by the PTC, and also for teaching courses in the area of practical theology. The successful candidate would contribute to the academic culture of the college not only in research but also in fostering the development of students engaged in our MTh/PhD program.
The successful candidate will either be a minister in full standing with the Presbyterian Church of Australia; or be willing to satisfy the requirements of the rules of the General Assembly of Australia relative to the reception of ministers from other churches; or similarly able to provide theological and spiritual leadership as a teacher of the Church. The successful candidate must embrace and actively promote the Reformed faith as embodied in the confessional standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
Previous experience in academic teaching, academic administration, and curriculum design is desirable, as well as a proven ability to participate in wider academic and cultural engagement across a variety of platforms.
Full-time. Expected start date: SEM 1, 2024. Close date for applications 30 November 2023.
Application instructions: All applications should include a current CV, a cover letter and contact details for at least three referees and are to be directed by email to the PCV Theological Committee Chair, Rev. Kevin Maxwell (ptcpositionsapp.boardsec@gmail.com).
Please contact the Office if you have any questions or to request the full detailed position description – +61 3 9898 9384 or info@ptc.edu.au.
BayChurch Presbyterian is seeking to employ a Admin Worker/Music Director
BayChurch Presbyterian is a growing, Gospel centred, multicultural, multigenerational church in the bayside area of Melbourne.
We are seeking to employ an Admin Worker/Music Director on a part time basis.
Please download and view the Job Description and Application Instructions.
To apply please email info@baychurchpresbyterian.com.au with your CV with a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role.
Eltham Presbyterian Church – Part-time Women’s Pastoral Care Worker
Eltham Presbyterian Church is an established, welcoming and outreach-minded congregation. We are looking for a gospel-hearted person to fill a new role for us. The focus of this role would be ministry to women, families and children, and overseeing our Pastoral Care Team.
Excellent relational skills are essential, as well as a basic understanding of Presbyterian doctrine and practice, including our position on the complementary roles of men and women in the church.
Download the Job Description here.
If you are interested in learning more about our church and this role, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Senior Pastor, Don Elliott E: don@elthampc.org.au M: 0438 399 725
Seeking a Minister for South Yarra Presbyterian Church
South Yarra Presbyterian Church, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, was established on its present site in 1854 and has continued to proclaim the gospel in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. The congregation is now looking to call a new senior minister.
We are a Reformed and evangelical church that values sound preaching and a confessional approach to worship, teaching and congregational life. We are thankful for a tradition of fine preachers and pastors and want to maintain a faithful and welcoming witness to the gospel. We are currently a vigorous congregation with between 40 and 50 regularly attending, with an active eldership, drawing people both from South Yarra and across Melbourne, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. A pastoral support worker has recently been employed to assist us in expanding the ministry of the congregation. Our property’s size and inner-city location provides considerable scope for future ministry, and we are looking to renew our heritage church building as part of that process.
Our selection committee is seeking expressions of interest from those with experience in congregational ministry, who prize the preaching of the Word and welcome the opportunity to pastor within a confessionally Reformed context.
For further details, please contact the Interim Moderator, Rev. Bob Thomas, at revbobthomas@gmail.com / ph: 0417 592 646, or the Session Clerk, Rev. Ben Nelson, at ben.nelson@ptc.vic.edu.au. Visit www.southyarrachurch.org to find out more about our congregation.
Koroit-Port Fairy Parish is seeking to call a Pastor
This Parish is looking to call a pastor in 12-24 months time. The ministry is currently served by a full-time interim pastor, under whom much growth is taking place, following a long ministry by the recently retired minister.
The Selection Committee are seeking a pastor to build on this solid and encouraging foundation, as younger families are being drawn into fellowship..
Koroit is seeing much development as it borders the city of Warrnambool, and prosperous farmland; Port Fairy is a unique tourist town on the coast.
If you sense God’s leading to this ministry, please get in touch with the Interim Moderator, Rev Rod Waterhouse at rodwhouse@gmail.com or 0438 555 983.