About Anglicare As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.

Eileen Armstrong House is a residential care home located in Woonona on the Illawarra South Coast. Set in a peaceful country environment, it has accommodation for 60 residents in a mixture of private and shared rooms on a single level. Residents gather for activities including Chapel and Bible Study weekly in common spaces around the home.

About the role

Chaplaincy is a vital and expanding part of Anglicare, which demands intentionally evangelistic and pastorally orientated ministry. The purpose of the Chaplain is to provide spiritual leadership in the home, and to provide emotional support to the home’s community, firstly to residents of the Home, as well as their families and the staff. In the role of Chaplain, you will be based on site at the home alongside the Pastoral Carers to form the Pastoral Care Team of the home. A healthy and thriving Chaplaincy ministry in the home is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences, while building trust and rapport with Home Management and staff.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

- Provide a Christ Centred pastoral approach through visitation, teaching, preaching, and conducting Church services in the home.
- Support residents with their spiritual needs, facilitate their ongoing spiritual growth, enable non-Christian residents to explore the Christian faith and encourage Christian residents in their faith
- Provide spiritual hope and support to residents living with dementia and needing end-of-life care, and their families

Requirements for Success

- Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential
- A warm, empathic demeanour & an active listener who builds trust and rapport
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Exhibit moderate competency in computer skills
- Demonstrate effectiveness in pastoral ministry with older persons
- Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred care




- Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss.
- Able to maintain qualified boundaries, confidentiality and reliability

Relevant

- Theological training essential; Ordained by - or Recognised Minister of the Archbishop of - the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church
- Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred
- Ongoing membership and participation in a local Evangelical Church.
- Current valid driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits

- Not-for-profit salary packaging, in alignment with Sydney Anglican Clergy allowances
- Work as part of a well-supported, structured Team Regular professional supervision
- Employee Assistance Program provides free external and confidential counselling
- Training and Development – including full orientation training and Introduction to Pastoral Care Course & Advanced Pastoral Care Course Discounts on major retailers and everyday products
- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

To be successful in this opportunity, you will be an active and keen Christian with formal theological qualifications coupled ideally with experience in pastoral care of seniors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine pastoral difference in the lives of our residents.

Our culture

Anglicare’s mission is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, the elderly and vulnerable, and has zero tolerance of bullying and abuse.

We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities.

Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health,



disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Application Close Date: September 10, 2026

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Salary Packaging

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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📌 Chaplain – Residential Aged Care – Eileen Armstrong House (Woonona)
🏢 Anglicare
📍 Woonona