Community and Mission Chaplaincy Manager

Lead Anglicare's Justice, Mental Health & Emergency Chaplaincy teams and help shape ministry that brings hope, care and connection to communities......

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for more than 40,000 people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As the Justice, Mental Health & Emergency Chaplaincy Manager, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in advancing Anglicare's Christian mission by leading teams of chaplains who provide spiritual care, pastoral support and hope to people in public institutions, mental health settings and emergency response environments.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of one of Anglicare's most significant ministry areas—supporting chaplaincy teams while identifying new opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact across the com munity.

Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values—we live them.

Your opportunity

As our Justice, Mental Health & Emergency Chaplaincy Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, ministry oversight and operational management across Anglicare's Justice, Mental Health and Emergency Chaplaincy services.

Leading a team of ordained and non-ordained chaplains, you'll inspire and equip your team to provide compassionate, Christ-centred ministry while fostering strong partnerships with Anglican churches, government agencies and community organisations.

You'll also play a key role in identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand Anglicare's chaplaincy services, ensuring they continue to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across Justice, Mental Health and Emergency Chaplaincy services.
• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of ordained and lay chaplains.
• Foster a culture of pastoral excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Anglicare's chaplaincy ministry.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Anglican churches, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Support the recruitment, supervision, wellbeing and professional development of chaplaincy staff.
• Provide sound financial management and stewardship of chaplaincy programs.
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with Anglicare's Christian mission, ministry philosophy and organisational values.
• Represent Anglicare across church, community and government forums.

What you'll bring

You are an experienced Christian leader who is passionate about pastoral ministry, strategic leadership and supporting others to flourish in their calling.

You have the ability to inspire teams, build meaningful partnerships and confidently lead ministry in complex and diverse environments while remaining grounded in your faith.

You will also need:

• Ordained Minister of the Anglican Church of Australia, currently licensed within the Diocese of Sydney (preferred), or a lay minister eligible to be licensed or authorised by the Archbishop of Sydney.
• Formal theological qualifications.
• Demonstrated ministry experience within a parish, chaplaincy or related ministry setting.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent preaching, teaching and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Sound financial and operational management capability.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• A demonstrated commitment to Christian discipleship and active involvement in a local Anglican church.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience leading ministry within justice, healthcare, emergency services or community settings.
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies and community partners.
• Experience leading organisational or ministry growth initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning and organisational development skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

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.

• Pay less tax with salary packaging.
• Up to $2,650 tax free for meals and entertainment.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Exclusive discounts with over 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport.
• Opportunities to lead and influence ministry across one of Australia's largest Christian care organisations.

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 chaplaincy to crisis care, food relief to community support, 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.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Whether you're joining Anglicare for the first time or exploring your next career opportunity within our organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click the 'Apply to this Job' button below and submit your résumé and cover letter.

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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency résumés and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency résumés.

Applications close on: 25/08/2026
Expected start date: ASAP