Job Description
Every Sunday, toddlers, primary-schoolers and pre-teens walk through our doors, curious, energetic and ready to encounter God in a way that makes sense to them.
What happens in that room in the years ahead could shape how they understand faith, church and belonging for the rest of their lives — and we're looking for someone who would love that job.
We're looking for a Children's Ministry Leaderto lead our two children's programs — Buddies and Kidz Rock— implementing programs kids genuinely want to be part of, building a volunteer team who love doing it with you, and partnering with parents to build and shape the faith of the next generation.
About the Role
Position:Children's Ministry Leader
Employment Status:0.5 FTE (Part-Time)
Reports To:Connect Pastor
Probation:6 months, with review at 3 and 6 months
You'll prepare, coordinate, and spiritually develop all Children's Ministry activities and programs—overseeingBuddies(toddlerto pre-school) andKidz Rock(Prep to Grade Four).
You will work with Bayside Youth Ministry to help implementtheIntensity(Grades5 & 6) pre-teen program.
What You'll Do
Provide visionary leadership and oversight of children's ministry, from toddler age through to Grade 4
Develop a transparent vision and strategy for discipleship within children's ministry, aligned with Bayside's vision, mission and values
Build, develop and lead a team of volunteers to meet the needs of children's ministry
Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their families
Oversee the legal, logistical and procedural aspects of running mid-week, weekend and other children's ministry events
Manage budgets, expenses and procurement within the children's ministry area




Recruit and train volunteers, working alongside other church departments
Help build and maintain a culture of safe ministry practices for all vulnerable people at Bayside Church and its affiliates
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in Theology/Ministry, Education or Early Learning is highly desired.
Experience & Skills
Experience engaging and teaching children in a group setting
Ability to train and lead a team of volunteers
Understanding of child development stages and relevant child safetylegislation/frameworks
Biblical/theologicalgrounding, with the ability to design and adapt age-appropriate discipleship content
Strong communication skills, adaptable to different audiences (children, parents, volunteers, leadership)
Excellent attention to detail andorganisational/timemanagement skills
A collaborative, team-first approach and a positive attitude to change
Personal Attributes
Professional, confident manner
Ability to work well under pressure
Genuine heart for children's ministry and discipleship
Requirements Prior to Employment
A validWorking with Children Check (WWCC)
A satisfactoryPolice Check
Completion ofmandatory safe ministry training
Bayside Church is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
All successful applicants must undergo relevant background checks as a condition of employment.
Bayside Church is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC).
Bayside Community Care and Bayside Foundation are charities registered with the ACNC and have Deductible Gift Recipient status with the Australian Taxation Office.

📌 Children'S Ministry Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Bayside Church
📍 New South Wales