An opportunity is available at our Mission in Sydney for an additional part-time Chaplain to provide wellbeing support for seafarers from over 70 nations.
We are very grateful to the Port Authority of NSW and NSW Ports for making this new position possible by funding it in the first round of the NSW Seafarers Welfare Fund.
The Role
Position: Chaplain, The Mission to Seafarers
Location: Our Mission Centre in Millers Point Sydney NSW
Renumeration: $60,443 p.a. for 4 days inc Super (40% MDBA possible)
- Impact your world.
- Supportive, positive team environment, operating since 1881.
The chaplain will provide quality person-centred Chaplaincy/ Pastoral Care that meets the needs of Seafarers from around the world, consistent with The Mission’s Purpose and Values.
Financial benefits include salary packaging and stability that comes with working for an industry leading provider.
The successful applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy /pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart
- Active involvement in and recommendation from a local Christian Church
- Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience
- Experience working with diverse cultural groups
(speaking another language is an asset) - Current driver licence and willingness to gain a Bus licence (LR)
About Us:
At the Mission to Seafarers in Sydney, our Chaplains deliver care and support to visiting seafarers with the assistance of our small team and volunteers. Together we work to support seafarers so they can survive one of the world’s loneliest and toughest jobs, away from loved ones and the comfort of home, often for 9 months or more.
Over the last 12 months, we have welcomed over 6300 seafarers from various faiths to our Centre. It is open 7 days a week offering practical help, a place to reconnect, recharge and renew. Our experienced Chaplains speak over seven languages between them to help meet the seafarers’ diverse needs at the Centre and through visits to ships, hospital and hotels.
To Apply: send a covering letter addressing the above criteria, the questions below and your resume to our CEO, Clayton Strong, at clayton.strong@missiontoseafarers.org.au
or see Ethical Jobs or use Quick apply via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/77363722
Applicant Questions:
- Do you have a right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Chaplain?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment or are you willing to arrange one?
- Do you have a current Australian driver licence?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
Applications Close on August 18 – open to change so apply early.
