Children's Ministry Leader (Part-Time)

Position Start Date: 01 Nov 2025 (negotiable)
Application Closing Date: 01 Oct 2025

Are you passionate about discipling the next generation and leading children to a deeper relationship with Jesus? LifeGate Church in Glen Waverley, Melbourne is seeking a part-time Children’s Pastor / Ministry Leader (20 hours per week) to oversee our children’s ministry - equipping leaders, supporting families and co-ordinating an engaging kids program.

This is a 12-month Parental Leave Replacement Contract, with the possibility of ongoing employment subject to review and mutual agreement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Organising and co-ordinating children programs, including weekend services programs and special events.

  • Leading and overseeing the Children’s ministry Core Team. 

  • Leading and supporting the Children’s ministry Volunteer Team.

  • Recruiting and training volunteers for Children’s ministry.

  • Providing pastoral care and discipleship for children and their families. 

  • Adapting curriculum to suit LifeGate’s Children’s ministry context and needs.

  • Ensuring the Children’s ministry is connected to the church’s broader mission and community.

You will:

  • Build a Christ-centred children’s program for an average of 50 children each weekend.

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate spiritual content and programs.

  • Provide regular guidance, training, and support to kids leaders and volunteers.

  • Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the broader ministry goals of LifeGate Church.

  • Assist with various church-wide projects or initiatives as needed, utilising your skills and available capacity.

  • Support the Associate Pastor (Next Gen) as and when required.

  • Participate in a local network of children’s pastors and leaders from other churches to provide support and resources for ministry work, and facilitate personal growth.

Skills:

  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a ministry context.

  • Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with children, parents, and volunteers.

  • Skilled in equipping and mobilising volunteers for children’s ministry.

  • Able to adapt and develop curriculum for children’s ministry.

  • Organisational and coordination skills, including program planning, volunteer communication, role delegation, and roster management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • A minimum of two years of children ministry experience.

  • Completed (or committed to) accreditation with CCVT.

  • A Christian for at least two years with a growing personal relationship with Christ. 

  • Baptised, and a member (or working towards being a member) of LifeGate Church.

  • Attend a LifeGate Church cell group regularly

  • Alignment with LifeGate’s mission and values.

  • Eligible to work in Australia, and hold or be eligible for an active Employee Working with Children Check.

Application / Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter

  2. Resume

  3. Three References (personal, spiritual mentor, and professional)

  4. National Police Check (from the past 3 months)

  5. Your current active WWCC details

  6. A brief description of yourself and (if applicable) your immediate family

Please submit all documents or questions to hr@lifegatechurch.org.au

Application Closing Date:
01 Oct 2025