Youth Ministry Director

Youth Ministry Director (26.6 hrs / 0.7 FTE)

We’re seeking a relational, Jesus-centred Youth Ministry Director to disciple students in Years 6–12 and lead vibrant, safe, and welcoming youth environments at RBC. You’ll champion our Discipleship Pathway—helping young people take their next step in following Jesus—by shaping Friday night gatherings, Sunday programs, and mid-week touchpoints. You’ll recruit and equip a healthy volunteer team, partner closely with parents, and cultivate a culture where Scripture, prayer, and community are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of this role is growing SRE (Special Religious Education) engagement over the next 12–24 months and strengthening school partnerships.

Working alongside our Pastor for Discipleship & Community Life, you’ll bring pastoral warmth and organisational clarity to build rhythms, events, and camps that help teenagers know Jesus, belong in His church, and live out their faith in everyday life.

The Role

Status: Permanent part-time (26.6 hours/week; evening/weekend work required)

Reports to: Pastor for Discipleship & Community Life

Direct reports: Youth volunteers

Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

Source or develop age-appropriate Bible teaching and discipleship content that aligns with RBC’s vision and preaching series.

Help young people take their next step on our Discipleship Pathway.

Programs & Environments

Lead regular youth gatherings (Friday nights, Sunday AM, mid-week).

Plan and run special events, camps, and seasonal activities.

Create safe, welcoming spaces that nurture faith and community.

Manage rosters and basic admin/comms.

Teach SRE weekly in local schools (or be willing to train and gain authorisation).

Leadership Development

• Recruit, train, roster, and care for a healthy, intergenerational volunteer team.

Pastoral Care & Families

• Provide appropriate pastoral support for youth and partner with parents/caregivers.

Schools Partnership (Northcross) – secondary

• Support assemblies, staff devotions, and other agreed activities as part of our Northcross partnership.

You Bring

A growing, deep relationship with Jesus and a clear sense of call to youth ministry.

Love for the local church and alignment with RBC’s mission and values.

Ability to inspire, empower, and organise teams; a collaborative, open work style.

Relates positively across diverse cultures and generations.

Agreement with the Statement of Beliefs and Basic Doctrines of the Baptist Association of NSW & ACT.

Desirable: training/experience in youth ministry or theology; SRE authorisation (or willingness to obtain); current driver’s licence.

Child-Safe & Compliance

Current (or eligible for) Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Completion of Creating Safe Spaces (or willingness to complete within 3 months).

National Police Check.

Agreement to RBC Code of Conduct and Safe Ministry policies.

Right to work in Australia.

Key Relationships

Internal:

Lead Pastor

Pastor for Discipleship & Community Life

Youth volunteers

Wider Discipleship & Community Life team

External:

SRE team

Local high schools

Youth and their families

How to Apply

Email the following to ken@rydebaptist.com.au with subject “Youth Ministry Director Application – [Your Name]”:

1) CV (max 3 pages)

2) 1-page cover letter addressing the Role and You Bring sections

3) Two referees (one pastoral)

Applications close: 30^th October 2025 (interviews may occur as applications are received).