Youth Ministry Officer

Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie (see more jobs from this school)

Gowrie, ACT 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 5 April 2026


Work alongside staff to support faith‑based programs, student leadership initiatives and classroom activities that strengthen engagement and formation

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $85,665&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time | 12 to 15.20 hours per fortnight<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About Holy Family Primary</strong></p> <p>Holy Family Primary School is a welcoming Catholic community located in the heart of South Tuggeranong. Our school is dedicated to nurturing the academic, emotional, and social development of every child. We strive to inspire students through quality teaching, strong values, and a deep sense of belonging within our community. We value collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Youth Ministry Officer supports the Religious Education Coordinator in animating the faith life of the school through student‑led ministry and formation. You will assist with youth faith development, retreats, liturgies, and Religious Education classroom support, while helping implement the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) model. This role strengthens student leadership, discipleship, and engagement with the Catholic faith.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities</li> <li>Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://holyfamily.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Kate&nbsp;Markcrow&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6292 1222&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506682/youth-ministry-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>