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Full Time, Permanent Role Salary Dependant on Skills & Experience + NFP Packaging + Company Vehicle Location: Sydney, NSW Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your opportunity At Mission Australia, we’re inspired by Jesus Christ to meet human need and spread the knowledge of God’s love (our Founding Purpose). As Senior Chaplain, you’ll lead and mentor a team of chaplains and shape chaplaincy strategy across your region to provide meaningful pastoral care that strengthens staff, clients, and communities. This is an opportunity to combine your strong leadership, pastoral heart and networking expertise in a season of growth under Mission Australia’s Strategy 2030. You will be building relationships, guiding others in faith and wellbeing, and helping Mission Australia remain deeply connected to its Founding Purpose in everything we do. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead and inspire chaplains in your region by providing guidance, encouragement, and support so they can deliver consistent, high-quality chaplaincy services. Shape chaplaincy strategy in partnership with the Chaplaincy leadership team to ensure services are future-focused, sustainable, and align with our Christian Founding Purpose. Strengthen relationships with ministers’ associations, churches and Christian organisations to extend opportunities for collaboration and community strengthening. Partner with Community Services and Housing leaders to embed chaplaincy into daily operations, ensuring staff wellbeing and decision-making are guided by our values. Develop and mentor chaplains through coaching, training, and support in partnership with the Chaplaincy Practice Lead and Community Chaplaincy Program Lead. Drive the scoping of new communities for expansion of Community Chaplaincy in collaboration with Community Services and/or Housing leadership. Foster a culture of faith, openness, and reflection by creating safe spaces where staff and communities can share, grow, and be supported spiritually and socially. Represent Mission Australia in the wider community by being a visible presence at events, services, and forums that demonstrate our values in action and support fundraising. Requirements for success Ordination or formal recognition as a minister, pastor, or equivalent, supported by a relevant theological qualification and/or chaplaincy training. Demonstrated experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care, with the ability to walk alongside people in both every day and complex life situations. Proven leadership experience in mentoring, developing, and guiding others to grow in their ministry and professional practice. Strong capacity to build trusted relationships across diverse groups, working cross-denominationally while maintaining a deep commitment to the Bible as God’s word. Active personal faith and Christian maturity, reflected through commitment to personal spiritual growth and regular, active participation in a local church community. Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to encourage reflection, offer counsel, explore options and promote values-based decision making. Organisational and strategic thinking skills to manage chaplaincy services, support team needs, and contribute to broader organisational goals. Flexibility to travel regularly across NSW, engaging with staff, churches, and communities to support strategy execution. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au How to apply Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.