Job Description

Position: Senior Pastor

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Location: Restore Church, Castle Hill NSW

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Employment: Full time (ongoing)

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Reports To: Church Elders

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Start: Late 2026 (by negotiation)

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Applications close: 31 July 2026

About the Position n

After thirteen years under one Senior Pastor, Restore Church is entering a season of transition, and we are praying for the person God is preparing to lead us next.

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Restore is a congregation in Castle Hill that takes Jesus and his teaching seriously, reads Scripture as a unified story centred on him, and wants its life and culture to be shaped by the gospel. We are looking for a Senior Pastor who will love this church, teach faithfully, lead with authenticity and humility, and help us keep growing into a community marked by the all-embracing welcome of Jesus.

Who we’re looking for Role n

This role holds the pastoral, teaching, and leadership oversight of the church, in genuine partnership with a plural Eldership.

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We think the person who thrives here will be:

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- A faithful teacher. able to preach with theological depth, pastoral warmth, and accessibility, and to develop other teachers.
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- A pastoral leader. who fosters a culture of care and honest community, who can guide, mentor and develop leaders, whether they are employed staff or volunteers, to thrive and grow;
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- Theologically serious and generous. anchored in Jesus-centred conviction, able to hold open questions without losing clarity.
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- Secure and self-aware. with an identity that does not depend on the role, and the resilience to lead through criticism and setback.
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- Attentive to the wounded. with real capacity to pastor people who need restoration. Our name and calling take that seriously.
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What you’d be stepping into n

A church that is honest about transition and moving forward in God’s purposes.



A plural eldership that shares authority rather than delegating it. A denominational home, churches of Christ NSW & ACT, with pastoral support, formation programs, and collaborative networks behind you. And a congregation in one of Sydney’s most family-dense regions, with room to grow. There is more information about our vision, values, culture, beliefs and ministries at

The essentials n

You will need to demonstrate each of these. Full detail is in the Position Description.

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- A degree in Divinity, Theology, or Ministry from a recognised institution.
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- At least five years of fruitful local church ministry leadership, in a pastoral or senior-pastoral capacity.
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- Evidenced preaching and teaching capacity (recent sermon recordings will be requested).
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- Experience and excellence in leading, managing and developing teams, paid staff and volunteers.
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- Eligibility for endorsement by Churches of Christ NSW & ACT, or the willingness and capacity to pursue it.
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- A current NSW Working with Children Check, or eligibility to obtain one, and the ability to meet Protected Churches NSW standards.
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- The legal right to work in Australia.
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One thing that makes this application different n

Alongside the usual materials, we ask candidates to submit a short Theological Profile: a written statement of how you read Scripture, understand the gospel, and shape ministry. We are not looking for a particular set of conclusions. We are looking for theological seriousness, pastoral wisdom, and intellectual honesty. A thoughtful answer matters more to us than a confident one. The Position Description sets out the questions in full.

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Restore Church is committed to a fair, prayerful, and respectful selection process. All applications are held in confidence. Shortlisted candidates will complete a National Police Check and Safe Churches NSW requirements before appointment.

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📌 Senior Pastor, Castle Hill (Sydney)
🏢 churches of Christ in NSW & ACT
📍 Sydney