Senior Chaplaincy Officer

University of Notre Dame; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted study at Notre Dame

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney invites a Senior Chaplaincy Officer to lead campus Chaplaincy, guiding faith formation and spiritual programs within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes pastoral care for students and staff, coordination of major events and strong collaboration with local parishes and Catholic organisations. A relevant chaplaincy qualification and Catholic education experience are required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Chaplaincy, Religious Education, mission or campus ministry.
• Understand Catholic teachings and Catholic education.
• Experience in faith formation and pastoral care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills including budgeting and prioritising resources.
• Proficient with Office and online tools.
• Support for Notre Dame’s Catholic mission and values.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Join a friendly, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to students and staff on campus.
• Support major university events (Orientation, Graduation Masses, Open Days).
• Manage Chaplaincy Office administration, budgets, events and records.
• Create faith and spiritual programs for students and staff.
• Plan spiritual activities including retreats, prayer, scripture readings and Mass.
• Welcome people of all faith backgrounds and foster inclusivity.
• Build partnerships with local parishes, dioceses and Catholic organisations.

Skills

Pastoral care

Faith formation

Event planning

Communication

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Catholic mission

Training and development

Education

Chaplaincy/Religious Education qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Chaplaincy Officer, Chaplaincy Office

Sydney campus

Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

Help bring the Catholic intellectual tradition to life as part of campus life.

$116,695 (Level 7) + 15% superannuation

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The Chaplaincy team supports the spiritual and intellectual life of the campus by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students and staff can explore faith, engage with Catholic social teaching and contribute to service and social justice initiatives.

About the role

The Senior Chaplaincy Officer leads and inspires campus Chaplaincy, bringing the Catholic intellectual tradition to life through faith, service and community. This role helps strengthen Notre Dame’s mission and nurtures a vibrant spiritual life across campus.

Key Responsibilities

Be present on campus and provide pastoral care and support to students and staff.

Support major University events, including Orientation, Graduation Masses and Open Days.

Help run the Chaplaincy Office, including administration, budgets, events and records.

Create faith and spiritual programs that support students and staff.

Plan spiritual activities such as retreats, prayer, scripture readings and Mass.

Welcome people of all faith backgrounds and help create an inclusive community.

Build strong partnerships with local parishes, dioceses and Catholic organisations.

Qualifications, skills & experience

A relevant qualification and experience in Chaplaincy, Religious Education, mission, campus ministry or a related area.

A strong understanding of Catholic teachings, traditions and the role of Catholic education.

Experience leading or supporting faith formation, pastoral care, events or community activities.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build warm, respectful relationships.

Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, budgets and resources.

Confident using Microsoft Office and online communication tools.

Support for Notre Dame’s mission and values as a Catholic University - Vision and objects | Notre Dame

Grow your skills with training and development opportunities.

Join a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.

Access discounted study at Notre Dame.

Applications closing date: 13 October 2026

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, ***************@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.