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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The Ministry Assistant (Children & Youth) plays an important role in helping young people and families connect with faith, community and support through the life of the Alice Springs Corps. Working closely with the Corps Officers, you’ll help develop and grow children’s and youth ministries that are welcoming, engaging and aligned with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
This role is hands-on, creative and deeply relational. You’ll help shape programs, lead activities, support volunteers, and create opportunities for children and young people to explore faith in ways that are meaningful and age-appropriate. You’ll also contribute to Sunday worship and build strong connections with local schools, churches and community organisations.
Create engaging, age-appropriate programs that support children and young people in exploring faith and community
Build positive relationships with children, youth and families, offering pastoral support in safe and appropriate ways
Lead small groups, discipleship activities and faith-based conversations
Contribute to Sunday worship through children’s talks, prayer, worship and Bible messages
Support and equip volunteers involved in children’s and youth ministries
Strengthen connections with local schools, churches, community groups and Salvation Army Youth Services
Participate in leadership activities, pastoral care meetings and divisional children’s events, including camps
A mature Christian faith and the ability to disciple individuals on their journey with Jesus, including offering age-appropriate spiritual care to children and youth
Experience leading programs or activities for children or young people
Confidence in communicating the Christian message in ways that connect with young people
Experience in ministry to adults, including prayer, Bible study and delivering Bible messages
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and respectful approach
NT Driver’s Licence
The Salvation Army offers a supportive and purpose-driven workplace, including:
Remote Area Housing Benefit for employees living and working in Alice Springs (up to $15,900 tax free)
Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our Purchase Leave Scheme
Generous parental leave (12 weeks)
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members
If you’re passionate about ministry, children’s and youth engagement, and helping young people grow in faith and community, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
