New Position: Ministry Formation Coordinator
The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is seeking an ordained minister to implement formation programs for candidates for ordained ministries and people serving in their first three years of ordained ministry, in the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Job Description
About the Role
The Ministry Formation Coordinator is responsible for implementing formation programs for candidates for ordained ministries of the UCA (Phase 2), and ordained ministers in their first placement within the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (Phase 3). Given this is a key role in the formation of those called to the ordained ministry of the Church, the appointee will:
- be an ordained Uniting Church Minister
- be a highly organised administrator
- be respected by and able to liaise with The Faculty of Pilgrim Theological College, colleagues in the eLM unit, colleagues in related positions or ministries across the UCA, and Presbytery and Synod leaders
- participate in the worship life of the College, and
- model appropriate spiritual discipline within the College community.
This position is located within the Pilgrim Theological College faculty and reports to the Head of College. This is a full time, 5-year placement, based in the Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville, Victoria.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Ordination to Minister of the Word or Deacon within the UCA
- A degree in theology
- Significant experience in pastoral ministry in a range of UCA settings
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and with stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of ordained ministry in the church, and the contribution made by formation to ministry practice
- The ability to model values and commitments consistent with the call to ordained ministry in the UCA
- The willingness to embrace challenges and work flexibly in support of the objectives of the Assembly National Network for Theology, Formation, and Leadership, the Synod’s MEB and Ministry and Mission Committee, the National Standards for Theological Education and Formation: Phase 2 for Ordained Ministries, and the work of Pilgrim Theological College.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a Working with Children Check
- Have the right to work in Australia in a full-time capacity
- Undergo a National Criminal History Check before commencement
How to Apply
- Download the position description.
- Send a letter addressing the key accountabilities along with a curriculum vitae to secretary@placements.uca.org.au
- For more information on the role, contact Executive Officer Duncan Macleod, 0439 828 718.
- Applications close Thursday December 5.
The Uniting Church in Australia
- Is one of the largest churches in Australia, and a leading presence in the not-for-profit sector.
- Is deeply committed to faith, justice and the community, and partners with associated entities to support and provide a large range of community services outside Government.
- Is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, inclusion and recognition of First Peoples.
- Values Trust, Collaboration, Growth & Sustainability and characteristics aligned to the ethos of the Uniting Church.