School Chaplain: Faith, Care & Community Leader (K-12)

MLC School Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Discounted school fees

Free onsite parking

Gym access / Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MLC School Sydney invites applications for a full-time Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across our Pre-K to Year 12 community in Sydney.

You will collaborate with the existing Chaplain to deliver worship, faith formation, and welfare support, while strengthening the school’s Uniting Church ethos and connection with students and staff. This role requires flexibility to participate in services and events outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Ordination as a Minister of the Word or Deacon in the Uniting Church in Australia, or willingness to pursue admission.
• Relevant qualifications in theology, ministry or pastoral education.
• Teaching qualification eligible for NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Experience providing spiritual and pastoral care in school, church or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to students, staff and broader school community.
• Create and lead age-appropriate worship and chapel services.
• Support Religious Education and faith formation within the school.
• Collaborate with school leaders, teachers, counsellors and wellbeing teams.
• Foster social justice, service and community engagement.
• Strengthen connections with the Uniting Church and its agencies in Australia.
• Participate in camps, events and other school activities.

Skills

Pastoral care

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Theology degree

Ministerial ordination

NESA teaching eligibility

Job description

MLC School Sydney invites applications for a full-time Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across our Pre-K to Year 12 community in Sydney.

You will collaborate with the existing Chaplain to deliver worship, faith formation, and welfare support, while strengthening the school’s Uniting Church ethos and connection with students and staff. This role requires flexibility to participate in services and events outside regular hours.