Youth Minister

St Raphael's Catholic School, Cowra

Temporary | Part-time (60 hours per fortnight)

Commencing 27 January 2026 - 17 December 2026 

Competitive hourly rate & access to company benefits 

About You

The school’s 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 Us

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,300 students and 1,700 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 small rural community.

St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to the holistic development of students. With a focus on nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional aspects of each individual, we empower our boys and girls to become confident, competent, and successful young people. Our engaging and inspiring learning environment, supported by contemporary pedagogy, ensures that high expectations are met while fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity. Rooted in faith development and social justice, our inclusive atmosphere promotes positive behaviours for learning and provides diverse opportunities for academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. St Raphael's is a welcoming community that embraces staff, students, and families, fostering the faith and learning development of our young people.

How to Apply

All applications are to include an updated CV/ resume, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and the CEDB application document with all supporting documents attached.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 6 October 2025. 

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 valid Working with Children Check Number is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a Working with Children Check Number visit www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9286 7219.

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 on 0427 787 682 or by emailing a.belmonte@bth.catholic.edu.au

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

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.