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Wesley Congregational Life

• can be structured as part-time or full-time depending on the successful candidate

About us

Wesley Mission delivers services and programs to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, adversity, disability, destitution, and helplessness in New South Wales and other parts of Australia as inspired by the work of Jesus Christ in word and deed. Our vision is: “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

With soft hearts, sharp minds, hard feet, and open hands, we seek to continue the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed.

About the role

Wesley Mission is a church located in the heart of the Sydney. We seek to establish a thriving CBD ministry that engages and embraces people of all walks of life into a Christ-centred community of care and connection throughout the week. This will happen by growing our activities, events, and ministries that are facilitated by volunteers, staff, congregations, and other network partners. The CBD ministry is led by a Chaplain and this role will provide operational and pastoral care support so that we effectively live into our vision.

Essential criteria

The successful candidate for this role will have:

Experience and Qualifications

• Pastoral Care and or Counselling qualification, e.g., one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.
• Experience in providing pastoral care to clients and staff in a community services context especially among those who are hurt, disadvantaged, oppressed or marginalised
• Experience working in church contexts with a diversity of ethnic, socio-economic and theological backgrounds
• Experience in church missions and discipleship initiatives
• Experience in a coordination role and volunteer management

Skills and behaviours

• Able to provide pastoral care and support in crisis situations to clients and staff
• Passion for working with the vulnerable and marginalised of our society
• Resilient, flexible and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Respects and maintains a high level of confidentiality where appropriate
• Highly organized, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Innovative approach to problem solving and commitment to follow through
• Effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Demonstrated competence working in groups with people who lack interpersonal skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, flexible, patient, and ability to relate well to all levels of society that Wesley Mission interacts with
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Knowledge

• Understanding and commitment to the vision, mission and Christian principles of Wesley Mission and its Word and deed ministry
• Commitment to and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Strong grounding in the Bible and able to teach
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work health and safety practices.

Other Requirements

• Hold and continue to hold a WWCC issued by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
• Hold and continue to hold an entitlement to work in Australia
• Holds a current NSW Driver’s License

Closing date

28 March 2025

Apply now

Please find a copy of the Position Description below.

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Mrs Elizabeth Freeman

Email: Elizabeth.Freeman@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.