Position Title: Chaplaincy Ministry Leader
Location: Hybrid (Rhodes office location + hybrid + visitations across NSW/ACT)
Hours: 3 days per week
Salary indication: $65,000- $77,000 (+ superannuation and Ministers’ Exempt Benefit)
Applications Close: Monday 30 March, 2026.
We are currently looking for a Chaplaincy Ministry Leader to bring compassionate, strategic and spiritual oversight to our Chaplaincy team.
Churches of Christ in NSW & ACT has been offering ministries of compassion for almost 140 years, motivated by a desire to serve others. You will ensure that our team is grounded in Christian faith and compassionate care, shaping services and supporting team members as they meet the diverse spiritual needs of those they serve…
About the Role
You will oversee a diverse and vibrant team who offer a Christian presence and pastoral care in Aged Care, Retirement Living, Hospitals, Prisons and Schools across NSW. You will ensure that our team is grounded in Christian faith and compassionate care, shaping services and supporting team members as they meet the diverse spiritual needs of those they serve.
Based at Rhodes, you will be travelling to locations across NSW to lead and develop this team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of chaplaincy services
- Build key relationships across chaplaincy services
- Placement, development and support of chaplaincy staff and volunteers.
- Develop and maintain best practice policies and ensure quality standards in the team
- Proactively engaging with cofC churches who want to offer chaplaincy in their local community
- Provide leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Apply Christian theology in pastoral settings.
About You
- An endorsed churches of Christ NSW minister (or eligible for endorsement).
- Hold a relevant degree in theology, and demonstrated experience (5 years +) in chaplaincy, pastoral ministry or ministry team leadership.
- Be personally committed to your spiritual maturity as a follower of Jesus Christ, and encourage others in their spiritual formation.
- Have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead, and motivate a diverse team.
- Hold a Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and current Creating Safe Spaces Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Have a valid NSW Driver’s License and vehicle.
Working with our team, you will:
Experience meaningful opportunities to serve in your chaplaincy vocation. Be part of a well-established community of humble, kind and respectful men and women who carry the presence of Jesus into diverse settings. Gain new experiences, deepen your knowledge of spiritual care and formation, grow understanding of yourself and others.
CCNSWACT is committed to keeping children and vulnerable people safe. Read our Commitment to Safety Statement HERE.
Want to know more?
Email anne.simpson@ccnswact.org.au to chat or to receive a copy of the Position Description.
To Apply
Submit your application HERE, ensuring that you include the following:
- Your Cover Letter addressing the criteria (max 2 pages)
- Your Resume.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).
Applications Close: Monday 30 March, 2026.