Youth Minister
Job No:
MARASH2077
Location:
Ashgrove
Youth Minister
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
About the opportunity
The College is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Youth Minister to join our team in either a full-time or part-time capacity during school terms.
The Marist Youth Minister is responsible for animating Catholic and Marist identity and spirituality among young people. Key aspects of the role are implementing and leading school related programs at Marist College Ashgrove including the Game Changers program, the Mates Program and leading all Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) related school-based and post-school events.
Remuneration is in line with the School Officer Level 5 Classification in accordance with the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – RI Schools of Queensland 2023 – 2026 with a starting hourly rate of $39.44.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A strong personal faith lived out in a community of the Catholic Church, an understanding of the Marist ethos, and be comfortable sharing that faith with others - especially young people
- Demonstrated experience in working with young people (aged between 12 and 25) in an evangelising context, and is energised by such ministry;
- Experience in designing and conducting retreat programs, workshops and events such as large young adult gatherings, solidarity immersions and pilgrimages;
- Competency in organising and animating prayer and worship across liturgical and non-liturgical settings;
- The ability to act with discretion and confidentiality when required;
- Strong self-initiative and an ability to work with limited supervision;
- The ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
How to Apply
Your application needs to include the following:
- A resume and cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate and why you are applying for the position;
- A completed application form, including two referees, which is available from the College website.
The Recruitment Process
If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. The advertisement will be removed once an appointment has been made.
All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitability for this position as a Blue Card / Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role prior to a start date.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.
Applications close 9:00am on 3 November 2025.
Download the MCA Application form here.
Download the Position Description here.
Enquiries only (please do not email your application) should be addressed to:
Anna Nasr
Assistant Head of College - Mission
Marist College Ashgrove
Ph 3858 4643
Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
