Job Description
Take a key role in pastoral care and leadership development for the faith community.......
About the Role
The Newtown Pastor role is one the key ministry positions within Newtown Mission. Working closely with the Senior Minister to develop a culture of discipleship grounded in the distinctives of Newtown Mission (growing faith, celebrating diversity, valuing creativity, generous hospitality, seeking justice). The Newtown Pastor will take a key role in pastoral care and leadership development for the faith community.
Key Responsibilities
This role has responsibility for the following main areas:
- Working with the Senior Minister to develop a culture of discipleship formation centered upon the distinctives within the Newtown Mission Strategic Plan
- Leadership development in under 40’s
- Worship on Sunday morning and Thursday evening
- Resourcing leadership development across Newtown Mission, with a particular focus upon small groups, worship and music
- Offering personal pastoral care to individuals
- Assisting in the development of a pastoral care strategy across the life of Newtown Mission
In addition to those outlined above, essential requirements of the role include:
- Reading and understanding the Basis of Union, and having a preparedness to work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia
- Abiding by the policies and procedures of the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW and the ACT
- Having a genuine willingness to embrace challenges as they arise and to work flexibly in support of the overall key objectives of the Uniting Church in Australia
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule when required
- Following policy and procedures in relation to workplace health and safety
- Participating in maintaining a safe working environment for both self and others in the workplace
About You
Essential
- Qualification in Theology, Ministry or Mission
- Experience working in pastoral ministry and/or missional third spaces
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Understanding of mental health issues and management strategies
- Familiarity with Creative Arts sector
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of staff and volunteers
- Familiarity with the Uniting Church in Australia
About Us
Newtown Mission is a Parish Mission of the Uniting Church in Australia. For over 160 years the Mission has sought to worship God, serve the marginalized, and build community. We are committed to growing disciples of Jesus and engaging with our context across multiple sites in Newtown, Annandale, Surry Hills, and Paddington.
Our Purpose: Faith, hope and love in the Inner West of Sydney.
Our Mission: Newtown Mission is a community forming disciples of Jesus in the Inner West for a rapidly changing world.
Our distinctives: Growing Faith, Celebrating Diversity, Valuing Creativity, Generous Hospitality, Seeking Justice.
For further information contact Rev Andrew Johnson andrewj@newtownmission.org.au
To apply you will need to submit a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your ministry journey and suitability for the role a current CV via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.
Applications without cover letter will not be considered.
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
A Parish Mission of the Uniting Church in Australia with multiple sites across the Inner Sydney, including Newtown, Paddington, Camperdown, and Surry Hills.
Newtown Mission is a community forming disciples of Jesus in inner Sydney for a rapidly changing world. We are engaged in a wide range of activities including emergency food and welfare support, regular Christian worship, affordable housing, a Creative Arts centre, and developing local community connections across a range of sites