For further information about these positions, please contact the people listed in the advert.
Anglican Care Chaplain
Branxton Greta Lochinvar Priest in Charge
Camden Haven Rector
Morpeth Rector
Muswellbrook Rector
New Lambton Rector
Raymond Terrace Rector (As of July)
Swansea Rector
Terrigal Rector
Wyoming Rector
Toukley Rector
Interested parties are welcome to make enquiries and apply directly to the Bishop of Newcastle at bishop@angdon.com.
The Agency
The Samaritans Foundation is the social welfare agency of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. The agency provides a diverse range of community services across the region and employs some 500 paid staff, with a similar number of volunteers.
The Position
The key responsibilities for this position include:
• to be a listening ear for staff members at all levels of the agency
• to plan and facilitate spirituality retreats and workshops for staff and volunteers
• to facilitate meetings and support for other diocesan chaplains who are employed by Samaritans and work in government institutions
The Person
The person we are seeking will have good people skills and will:
• be priest or deacon of the Anglican Church able to demonstrate strong leadership and pastoral skills
• be strongly motivated to assist people of diverse backgrounds on their spiritual journey
• have the skills to facilitate workshops and discussion groups on all aspects of spirituality
• have a keen interest in improving the dialogue between the church and people exploring spirituality who may not be church members
Conditions
The person appointed to this position will be a priest or deacon of the Anglican Church and will be licensed by the Bishop of Newcastle. The agency is offering a five-year contract and the opportunity to play a key role in an agency constantly adapting to changing community needs/challenges and committed to maintaining its Christian value base.
The Chaplain reports directly to the CEO of Samaritans.
Download the Samaritans Mission Statement below.
For further details or to apply please log on to: www.samaritans.org.au
For confidential enquires please ring Cec Shevels on 4960 7100 or 0418 496 958.
Applications close: 31 August 2010
