Network Pastor - Chinese Church (cantonese Congregation Focus)
CityLife Chinese Church is currently seeking a Network Pastor with a Cantonese Congregation focus.
The Network Pastor – Chinese Church (Cantonese Congregation Focus), works closely with the Chinese Church Lead Pastor to grow the Cantonese congregation. The Network Pastor is mainly responsible for the development and growth of pastoral care and discipleship through our Life Groups network, including both Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking Life Groups.
The Network Pastor is also responsible with the Lead Pastor for the development and growth of the Chinese Church weekend services, with a primary focus on the Cantonese congregation. The Network Pastor works closely with the Lead Pastor – Chinese Church, to develop and deliver on the goals and vision for the broader Chinese Church congregation – spanning both Cantonese and Mandarin communities – in line with the Vision of CityLife Church.
This is a Fixed Term role - 12 months – 0.4 FTE (2 days)
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in casting vision and goals for the Chinese Church, with a primary focus on the Cantonese Congregation.
- Assist
in implementing the vision and goals for the Chinese Church, including both the
Cantonese and Mandarin congregations.
- Grow Life Groups through active coaching of Life Group leaders and co-leaders & raising new groups.
- Overseeing the Chinese Church Life Groups, including Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking groups.
- Assist in preparations for smooth running of the Chinese Church services, with a primary focus on the Cantonese congregation services.
- Coaching and training Life Group Coaches, Leaders and Co-Leaders.
- Provide Life Tracks teaching and training for the Chinese Church congregation, including both Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking members.
The
successful applicant will have:
- Theological or Pastoral qualification is
desirable.
- Previous experience in a pastoral
capacity is preferable.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, select
and develop leaders/volunteers.
- Demonstrated confidence in spiritual
gifts and ministry.
- Excellent verbal and written
communication – including public speaking, weekend message construction and
delivery, and report writing.
- Ability to motivate leaders and grow
volunteer leadership teams.
- Leadership - effective consulting and
decision-making skills and experience (preferably at least two years’
experience leading others).
- Competence in
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and social media.
- Must
be fluent in both English and Cantonese; proficiency in Mandarin is strongly
preferred, as this role supports both Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking Life
Groups and the broader Chinese Church Congregation.
To apply, please review the
detailed Position Description and forward your resume and cover letter to
Justine Fung at employment@citylife.church
Please note that we are only able to accept applications from those who
have Australian citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency, or a current visa
with full working rights for Australia.
Applications close 11 August 2026. Interviews may
commence prior to the closing date and an appointment may be made prior to the
closing date if a suitable applicant is found.
Child Safety
Commitment
CityLife Church
is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children and young
people across all our congregations and worksites. CityLife Church has implemented a range of
child safety measures including a Child Protection Policy and Code of
Conduct. We advise applicants that
CityLife’s standards of rigorous screening and ongoing
supervision/accountability reflect this commitment. Our staff and volunteers are required to have
a current Working with Children Check and undergo Police Checks where
applicable. A copy of CityLife’s Child
Protection Policy and Code of Conduct are available on request.
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Thank you for considering employment at CityLife Church or CityLife Community Care. All applicants should understand that to join the staff of either of these entities you must be fully supportive of, and committed to, the values, mission and philosophies of these entities. Some roles will require regular attendance at weekend services and other mid-week meetings. If you feel you are suited to any advertised position, we would love to hear from you. Please download the relevant application form, complete it and return it to us either by email, dropping it off at the church office, or posting it to PO Box 140, Vermont, Victoria 3133. For further information on any of the roles please contact us on 03 9871 8300 or by email
employment@citylife.church.
CityLife Church is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children and young people across all of our congregations and worksites. CityLife Church has implemented a range of child safety measures including a Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct. We advise applicants that CityLife's standards of rigorous screening and ongoing supervision/accountability are a reflection of this commitment. Our staff and volunteers are required to have a current Working with Children Check and undergo Police Checks where applicable. A copy of CityLife's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct are available on request.