School Chaplain & Faith Leader (K–12)

Martha Lloyd Community Services; Burwood; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted school fees

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Job summary

MLC School in Sydney is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across our Pre-K to Year 12 community. You will collaborate with our Chaplain to bring the Uniting Church ethos to life through worship, pastoral care, faith formation and service.

You will lead worship, support Religious Education, and work with school leaders and wellbeing teams. The role requires flexibility for after-hours events and a strong commitment to girls’ education.

Qualifications

• Ordination as a Minister of the Word or Deacon within the Uniting Church in Australia, or willingness to undertake admission.
• Relevant qualifications in theology, ministry or pastoral education.
• Teaching qualification eligible for NESA registration.
• Experience providing spiritual and pastoral care within school, church or community settings.
• Sound knowledge of the Uniting Church in Australia polity, structure and mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to girls' education and placing students at the centre of your work.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to students, staff and the wider School community.
• Create and lead engaging, age-appropriate worship, chapel services and significant School celebrations.
• Support the teaching and development of Religious Education and opportunities for faith formation.
• Work closely with School leaders, teachers, counsellors and wellbeing teams.
• Encourage social justice, service and community engagement.
• Further strengthen the connection between MLC School and the Uniting Church and its agencies in Australia.
• Participate in camps, excursions, community events and other aspects of School life.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Community engagement

Worship planning

Education

Ordination in Uniting Church (or willing to pursue admission)

Theology/ministry/pastoral education degree

Teaching qualification (NESA-eligible)

Job description

MLC School in Sydney is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across our Pre-K to Year 12 community. You will collaborate with our Chaplain to bring the Uniting Church ethos to life through worship, pastoral care, faith formation and service.

You will lead worship, support Religious Education, and work with school leaders and wellbeing teams. The role requires flexibility for after-hours events and a strong commitment to girls’ education.