Job Opportunities
Opportunities at Northridge Vineyard
Northridge Vineyard Church is passionate about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. We are working to see the life, beauty, justice and freedom of that Kingdom bring restoration to ourselves, our communities and our world. We are passionate about reaching out to those who don’t know Jesus yet, those who carry pain and hurt, and those who are down trodden by the world.
As a church we are led by our Senior Pastors, Rob and Bonnie Giles, who are joined on the board by a group of voluntary Directors. Rob and Bonnie work with our staff to oversee the Pastoral ministries of the church. You can read more about the team here. As a Vineyard Church we are part of the Association of Vineyard Churches in Australia.
We are currently looking to fill the following positions at Northridge. Please contact [email protected] to apply or for more information.
Youth & Young Adults Pastor
At Northridge, we have a heart to create a place for young people to find friendship, be supported and explore faith in an authentic way. We are looking for someone with a heart to see young people grow into all that God has created them to be. This role involves overseeing the Northridge Vineyard Church’s ministry to youth (yr7-yr12) who attend the youth activities on Friday nights and Sunday mornings. It also includes transition years out of school (age 18-23).
This job is a part-time role for 3 days a week, which includes Wednesday mornings, Friday evenings and Sundays.
If you are interested, please email [email protected]
Position Title: Youth and YA Pastor
Reports to: Senior pastors
Classification: Part time, salaried
Days: 3 days per week
Position Summary:
We are looking for someone with a heart to see young people grow into all that God has created them to be. This role involves overseeing the Northridge Vineyard Church’s ministry to youth (yr7-yr12) who attend the youth activities on Friday nights and Sunday mornings. It also includes transition years out of school (18-23).
Expected characteristics and conduct:
Honour and support the Senior Pastors through regular conversations, seeking support, inclusion in planning processes, sharing the journey together and welcoming suggestions.
Work well as part of a team.
Commitment to serve members of the church and be involved in a Northridge small group.
A servant leader who leads by example.
Have a teachable spirit.
Remaining open to constructive feedback to help develop team effectiveness.
Willingness to both give and receive ministry/prayer
Willingness to be involved in church activities beyond the role of youth & YA pastor
Willingness to tackle own personal issues to become a healthier participant
Desire to train and release others to use their gifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
To oversee the development of the vision and programs for the youth and young adults at Northridge Vineyard Church.
To create spaces where youth and YA can engage with each other and Jesus at Northridge.
To build a strong base of volunteers leaders to encourage, equip and support this ministry.
To foster relationships with other youth groups and their leaders, as appropriate.
To explore connecting with local schools as a means to outreach to young people in our region and support Christian ministry within those institutions
To work closely with the Kids and Youth team which includes the Kids Pastor and Middle School Pastor and with the Youth Administrator
To communicate with the parents of the youth as required, to ensure they are aware of the events and expectations of them in allowing their children to attend.
To organise the participation of our youth in events such as the Soul Survivor Conferences, youth camps, combined youth events.
To help organise and coordinate opportunities for training and development of youth leadership team.
To be a regular attendee at one of the Sunday church meetings and midweek life groups
To actively engage in opportunities to develop your thinking and practice in theology, pastoral care and organisation leadership.
To join staff in participating in the annual events organised by Vineyard Churches Australia, such as the National Conference and Leadership conference
To identify and communicate OH&S policies to all leaders involved in the youth ministry
To fulfil the administrative duties of a staff member, in relation to reporting, employment,
etc.
To abide by the policies (Child Protection and Work Health and Safety) and Articles of Association of the church
Be aware that some of the administration tasks can be carried out by volunteers or interns helping with youth. However, the responsibility for the tasks will rest with the Youth Pastor.
Middle School Pastor
We are a multigenerational church with a vibrant group of middle-school aged kids (yr5-yr8). We are looking for someone who has a passion to see this age group discover who Jesus is and how He is relevant in their lives. This person would have a deep desire to help this age grow more deeply in their relationship with Jesus and to help them connect with others their age.
There is an amazing group that meets each Sunday morning called GROW, and there is a space for potentially running a group on Friday afternoons.
This job is a part time job for 2 days a week. Days include Wednesday morning, Friday afternoon and Sunday morning.
If you are interested please email [email protected]
Position Title: Middle School Pastor
Reports to: Senior Pastors
Classification: Permanent part time, salaried
Days: 2 days per week
Position Summary:
The Middle School Pastor role involves overseeing ministry to Middle School aged children from yr 5 to yr 8, across the church to support and build the development of this age group especially as they transition from primary school to high school and to help them in their growth in the Christian faith.
The role requires the following commitment:
To reflect in words, actions and leadership the values of the church.
To hold serving others and releasing others in their gifting as a high priority in the life of the church.
To honour the leadership of the Senior Pastors, through regular conversations, seeking support, inclusion in planning processes, sharing the journey together and welcoming suggestions.
Expected characteristics and conduct:
Working well as part of a team.
Commitment to serve members of the church and be involved in the life of the church.
A servant leader who leads by example.
Have a teachable spirit.
Willingness to both give and receive ministry/prayer
Willingness to be involved in church activities beyond the role
Willingness to tackle own personal issues to become a healthier participant
Desire to train and release others to use their gifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
To support and help implement the overall strategy for middle school kids that supports the vision of the Church.
To coordinate the teaching curriculum on the Christian faith for the different middle school kids across the whole church.
To be responsible for preparing resources required for weekly lessons.
To work closely with the Kids & Youth Team which includes the Kids Pastor and Youth Pastor.
To be responsible for facilities used by GROW (Yr5-8) on Sunday mornings and any other Middle School activity, including rooms and equipment.
To facilitate the rostering of leaders and helpers for GROW on Sundays and and any other Middle School activity.
To resource and encourage the leaders and support them in their role.
To join staff in participating in the annual events organised by Vineyard Churches Australia, such as the National Conference and Leadership conference
To abide by and give input into Child Protection policy where required.
To communicate these policies and procedures to all leaders and helpers involved in GROW and other relevant events and ensure that all leaders and helpers have completed the necessary Child Protection training.
To work with the Child Protection Officer regarding Child Protection for all leaders and helpers.
Hours of work:
The ordinary hours of work are 16hrs per week.
It is understood that some work may be taken home to allow for flexibility in managing other commitments, as agreed with the Senior Pastors.
Mandatory time in the office is Wednesday morning as this is the time for key meetings with the staff. Friday afternoon and Sunday mornings are also mandatory for this role. The rest of the hours in the office can be done on other days.
