Job Description
Provide pastoral, emotional and spiritual care to people in hospital, offering hope and support at some of the most significant moments in their lives.....
Transform lives, every single day
Make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of others
Are you an empathetic individual and a sound listener? Do you have a heart for pastoral ministry and a desire to support people in times of illness, crisis and vulnerability? Anglicare is seeking a Hospital Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy & Mission (CAM) team at Liverpool Hospital in In ICU a permanent part time role (2.5 days per week).
This is a deeply rewarding ministry position where you will bring spiritual care, comfort and encouragement to patients, families and hospital staff. You will also participate in an on‑call roster to meet urgent pastoral needs.
Our Chaplaincy team includes both ordained and non‑ordained Anglican ministers. This position is open to men or women who are ordained Anglican ministers (preferred) or suitably qualified lay ministers who are eligible to be licensed by the Archbishop of Sydney as Anglicare Chaplains.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide pastoral, emotional and spiritual care to people in hospital, offering hope and support at some of the most significant moments in their lives. You will also help facilitate Christian ministry within the hospital and build healthy and supportive connections with local Anglican churches.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to requests from patients and relatives, providing compassionate pastoral support.
- Facilitate chapel services within the hospital as required.
- Work collaboratively with chaplains from other denominations and Faiths.
- Participate in Hospital Chaplaincy Department meetings.
- Engage fully with Anglicare Chaplaincy and attend meetings and training.
- Develop and maintain supportive relationships with local Anglican parishes
To be Eligible to apply you will need the following:
- Ordination in the Anglican Church of Australia or a minimum three‑year tertiary qualification in theology/ministry as a layperson, eligible for licensing.
- At least five years’ ministry experience in a parish or chaplaincy setting.
- Demonstrated pastoral care experience with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong leadership and relational skills.
- Personal commitment to ongoing growth in the Christian faith.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
Why Anglicare?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
- Increase your take-home with salary packaging
- Work life balance – spend more time with your family
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
We’re many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other, and with the places we call home. But sometimes, life unravels. That’s where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support, and presence. From food relief to chaplaincy, crisis care to caring for the wellbeing of the elderly, every moment of connection matters. And it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button now. Or Contact Kate Taylor - Talent Acquisition Partner - with any questions or to book in for a confidential call.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Applications close on: 01/05/2026
Expected start date: 05/06/2026
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.
Who we are
We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.
We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.
We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.
We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.
We function in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs, and teachings of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Sydney, which established and continues to govern our organisation.