Youth Minister

Youth Minister MacKillop College Bathurst
All-girls years 7-12
Temporary Part-time Position 60 hours per fortnight
Commencing: 28 January 2027 - 20 December 2027

About the Role
The core role of the Youth Minister is to assist in the animating of spirituality and faith formation of youth and promote attitudes based on Gospel values. The Youth Minister is to provide faith formation and leadership opportunities to youth within the Parish school and throughout the broader community as well as develop a strong sense of faith amongst youth drawing them into and allowing them to identify with a nurturing and supportive faith community.

A copy of the position description can be found by clicking here

About You (Selection Criteria)
The schools Youth Minister will add value to our students lives through:

• A demonstrated deep faith and a desire to share that faith with others particularly young people

• Ability to facilitate outreach events and engaging students into further formation on opportunities beyond the school context.

• Ability to work under pressure and the capacity to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities

• Ability to work with teachers in the implementation on of the CSYMA Curriculum and additional classroom catechesis where required.

• Effective communication skills in all aspects of ministry with young people Sound organisational coordination and implementation skills.

• Worships regularly at a parish weekend mass

About Our Offer
Our staff are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• A positive engaging and supportive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for ongoing training professional learning and development.

• The opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of a Catholic school community.

• The benefits of being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system.

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About Us
The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools approximately 9300 students and 1700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in a small rural community.

MacKillop College named for Mary MacKillop who had strong ties with the area is an all-girls Catholic Secondary School located in the beautiful country city of Bathurst. MacKillop College is highly regarded in the Bathurst community with a fine reputation for excellent standards as well as promoting happy and harmonious relationships.
MacKillop College is grounded in its Catholic values drawing from the rich traditions of its founders the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph. At MacKillop we strongly believe in the effectiveness of girls education to empower young women to reach their personal social and academic potential are challenged to be the best version of themselves.

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How to Apply
If youre looking to make the next step in your education career we would love to hear from you! Click Apply to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the About You section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (statements of service transcripts identification WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 11 September 2026.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles valid for a period of 12 months.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting challenge we would like to hear from you. We invite you to contact Dr Angelo Belmonte Leader: Faith Learning and Teaching to discuss this opportunity. Angelo can be contacted onor by emailing

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position if you are over 18 years of age.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.