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.
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Bayside Church is a vibrant Christian community that believes in both the working and gifting of the Holy Spirit and the practical outworking of the Gospel in people's lives and the world.
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Our vision is to courageously love and empower people to become like Jesus, and our mission is to be a Christian community that works together in justice, mercy and faith.
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We're looking for a Children's Ministry Leader to 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.
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About the Role
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Position: Children's Ministry Leader
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Employment Status: 0.5 FTE (Part-Time)
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Reports To: Connect Pastor
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Probation: 6 months, with review at 3 and 6 months
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You'll prepare, coordinate, and spiritually develop all Children's Ministry activities and programs—overseeing Buddies (toddler to pre-school) and Kidz Rock (Prep to Grade Four). You will work with Bayside Youth Ministry to help implement the Intensity (Grades 5 & 6) pre-teen program.
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What You'll Do
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Provide visionary leadership and oversight of children's ministry, from toddler age through to Grade 4
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Develop a clear vision and strategy for discipleship within children's ministry, aligned with Bayside's vision, mission and values
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Build,



develop and lead a team of volunteers to meet the needs of children's ministry
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Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their families
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Oversee the legal, logistical and procedural aspects of running mid-week, weekend and other children's ministry events
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Manage budgets, expenses and procurement within the children's ministry area
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Recruit and train volunteers, working alongside other church departments
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Help build and maintain a culture of safe ministry practices for all vulnerable people at Bayside Church and its affiliates
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What We're Looking For
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Qualifications
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A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in Theology/Ministry, Education or Early Learning is highly desired.
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Experience & Skills
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Experience engaging and teaching children in a group setting
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Ability to train and lead a team of volunteers
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Understanding of child development stages and relevant child safety
legislation/frameworks
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Biblical/theological
grounding, with the ability to design and adapt age-appropriate discipleship content
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Strong communication skills, adaptable to different audiences (children, parents, volunteers, leadership)
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Excellent attention to detail and
organisational/time
management skills
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A collaborative, team-first approach and a positive attitude to change
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Personal Attributes
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Professional, confident manner
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Ability to work well under pressure
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Genuine heart for children's ministry and discipleship
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Requirements Prior to Employment
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A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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A satisfactory Police Check
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Completion of mandatory protected ministry training
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Bayside Church is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant background checks as a condition of employment.

📌 Children'S Ministry Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Bayside Church
📍 Victoria