Chaplain - Ponds Village Anglicare

Overview

Stanhope Anglican Church
Location: The Ponds, NSW
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 4th February 2026
Job Type: Full time, Part time
Closing Date: 28th February 2026

Stanhope Anglican Church, in partnership with Anglicare, is seeking to appoint a godly and gifted person to the role of Parish Village Chaplain at The Ponds Village (four or five days a week). The purpose of the role is to ensure that the spiritual needs of the residents (and staff) of The Ponds Village are met in a comprehensive way.

The successful applicant will serve alongside an existing female part-time village chaplain.

The role is open to candidates who may be either an ordained Anglican minister (preferred) or a lay minister eligible to be authorised by the Archbishop of Sydney as an Anglicare Chaplain.

• Develop and nurture the relationship between the village and the church
• Provide leadership to the chaplaincy team
• Provide and develop pastoral care to residents, and staff, of the village
• Provide leadership for the weekly church service, the monthly chapel service, and other occasional and special services as appropriate
• Establish and develop discipleship opportunities for residents, including equipping believers for ministry and mission

• Person of good Christian character and holding to reformed and evangelical convictions
• Displays a deep love of the Lord
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and understanding of others’ perspectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competency in leadership, pastoral ministry and preaching
• Theological training (ideally
  
  B.Th, or B.D. or equivalent) highly desirable with previous ministry experience

Please include a CV and cover letter explaining your suitability in your application.

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