Job Description
The purpose of this rewarding Chaplaincy role is to provide spiritual guidance, and emotional support to Senior's Community, Retirement living and Support at home....
Transform Lives every single day
The purpose of this rewarding Chaplaincy role is to provide spiritual guidance, and emotional support to Senior's Community, Retirement living and Support at home. You will be making a impact servicing multiple locations in McArthur Region of Sydney and surrounding areas.
Key responsibilities include
- Working collaboratively with other Chaplains, Pastoral Carers, Village Manager, Village staff and Support at home staff.
- Develop strong relationships with local churches in the area
- Provide a Christ centred pastoral approach and be an example of Christian living
- Support residents/ clients with their spiritual needs, facilitate their ongoing spiritual growth, enable non-Christian residents to explore the Christian faith and encourage Christian residents in their faith.
- When appropriate, provide pastoral support to the families of residents & clients
Requirements for success
- Relevant Theological training essential; Ordained by - or Recognised Minister of the Archbishop of the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church
- Able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliability
- A loyal, humble, teachable, generous, and servant hearted leader.
- Someone with good listening skills, a pastoral heart and an ability to teach the Scriptures clearly
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work harmoniously with others
- A willingness to be involved in an Anglican congregation/parish and proven record of experience in ministry and pastoral care
- A personal commitment to growth in the Christian faith
- Current valid driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
- A current Working with Children Check clearance
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 pay with salary packaging
- Work life balance - Enjoy your evenings and weekends again
- 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
To register your interest for this role, please click the ‘Apply to this Job’ button below. for more information or confidential conversation contact Kate Taylor – Talent Acquisition Partner on or number 0499 887 357
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: 23/01/2026
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.