Community Chaplain – Housing & Outreach

Sydney Anglicans; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 tax‑s

Salary packaging up to AU$2,650 for ac

Professional development

Discounts to retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Community Chaplain - Housing in Botany, NSW, a part-time ministry role focused on relational outreach. You will build trusted relationships, offer pastoral support, and connect people with services while exploring faith and church life.

You will work with Botany Anglican Church and Anglicare Housing to strengthen church-housing-community links and develop inclusive programs for people experiencing disadvantage.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated pastoral ministry experience with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Mature Christian faith with evangelical convictions.
• Willingness to join BotanyAnglican Church as a member.
• Strong relational and teamwork skills, including recruiting/enabling volunteers.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine relationships with community members in Botany and Anglicare housing residents.
• Provide pastoral support and gospel friendship, guiding people toward faith and church life.
• Connect people with practical support through local churches and community services.
• Develop community activities, evangelistic courses and life-skills programs.
• Encourage church members to engage in ministry partnerships with Anglicare and parish.

Skills

Pastoral care

Community outreach

Relational skills

Communication

Volunteer recruitment

Education

Theological training

Job description

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Community Chaplain - Housing in Botany, NSW, a part-time ministry role focused on relational outreach. You will build trusted relationships, offer pastoral support, and connect people with services while exploring faith and church life.

You will work with Botany Anglican Church and Anglicare Housing to strengthen church-housing-community links and develop inclusive programs for people experiencing disadvantage.