SCHN-Chaplaincy Services Coordinator

NSW Health; Manly; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertainm

accrued days off (ADOs)

fitness passport

employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Network is seeking a Chaplaincy Services Coordinator to oversee multifaith activities across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, including site-based Chaplain Coordinators and Leaders. You will support faith volunteers and collaborate with the Connected Care Stream Director.

The role focuses on maintaining chaplaincy services across Bear Cottage, Sydney Children’s Hospital, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, with opportunities to shape faith-based support for families and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications (eg: Certificate IV Pastoral Care) and/or relevant experience in either chaplaincy, or pastoral care support in a health, hospital, hospice or a complex-service environment.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Knowledge and experience in using computer programs including Microsoft office.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Drivers Licence or ability to manage transport between the 3 sites at Manly, Randwick, and Westmead.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multifaith activities across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network through site Chaplain Coordinators and Leads.
• Assist in maintaining a chaplaincy service across Bear Cottage, SCHN, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
• Plan, deliver, and advocate faith-based support for families and staff in alignment with organisation objectives.
• Support development, implementation, and evaluation of chaplaincy policies and programs.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Leadership

Policy development

Time management

MS Office

Drivers license

Education

Certificate IV Pastoral Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration:91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ699983
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Jackson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The SCHN – Chaplaincy Services Coordinator will provide coordination of the multifaith activities of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) through the site-based Chaplain Coordinators, Leads and support from the SCHN Connected Care Stream Director.

The position will primarily focus on the provision of faith volunteers across the Network, assist in maintaining a chaplaincy service across 3 sites (Bear Cottage, Sydney Children’s Hospital, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead) , and the collaborative planning, delivery, and advocacy of faith-based support for families and staff, in alignment with the business and service objectives of the organisation.

• Relevant qualifications (eg: Certificate IV Pastoral Care) and/or relevant experience in either chaplaincy, or pastoral care support in a health, hospital, hospice or a complex-service environment.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Knowledge and experience in using computer programs including Microsoft office.
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients, families, and staff.
• Drivers Licence or ability to manage transport between the 3 sites at Manly, Randwick, and Westmead.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.