Chaplain - Seniors Communities

Anglicare Sydney
Location: Minto, NSW
Location type: Hybrid
Date advertised: 19th November 2025
Job Type: Part time, Permanent
Closing Date: 10th December 2025

Chaplaincy is a vital and expanding part of Anglicare, which demands intentionally evangelistic and pastorally orientated ministry. The purpose of the Chaplain is to provide spiritual leadership in the village, and to provide emotional support to the village community, firstly to residents, as well as their families and the staff.

A healthy and thriving Chaplaincy ministry in the village is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences, while building trust and rapport with Village Management and staff.

You will be responsible for providing one to one pastoral care to residents, their families and the staff within villages.

Permanent Part Time - 19 Hours per Week. This Chaplaincy role includes:

• 1 day per week at Minto Garden Village (Seniors Community)
• 1 day per week providing home visits to clients in the community
• day per week at Cobbitty Park Village (Seniors Community)

• Provide a Christ centred pastoral approach and be an example of Christian living.
• Support residents 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.
• Oversee the ministry of a part time Pastoral Carer.
• Provision of edifying Church services, one to one pastoral care, coordinating bible study groups and training leaders.
• When appropriate, provide pastoral support to the families of residents.
• Work collaboratively with other Chaplains, Pastoral Carers and village staff.
• From time to time organise evangelistic programmes (such as Christianity Explored) and develop/deliver occasional courses/seminars to deal with key issues and special needs (e.g. bereavement, ageing).
• Develop strong relationships with local churches in the area.

• 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.

Please note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required.

• Increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 with salary packaging.
• 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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land upon which Anglican churches, schools and organisations meet and serve from the Hawkesbury River south to Ulladulla and Sutton Forest, and west to the Blue Mountains and Lithgow. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and pray that God will unite us all in a knowledge of his Son, in whom all things were created.