Chaplain – Macquarie College (Newcastle, NSW) • 0 of 15 filled

SDA Schools (NNSW) Ltd is seeking expressions of Interest from committed Chaplains, Teachers with Ministry experience, to join our thriving Macquarie College chaplaincy team, This is a full-time position, commencing Term 1,  2027.

Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school campus is located on the boarder of Wallsend and Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, Macquarie College’s mission is grounded in Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission and continues to see the College strive to provide opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

The successful candidate to undertake the following essential tasks:

• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and be a baptised, practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Hold a degree in theology, education or chaplaincy
• Work in collaboration with fellow chaplains to ensure the day-to-day functionality of MC’s various ministry programs.
• Work collaboratively with NNSW School Company staff, NNSW Church Company staff and local Adventist church pastors to ensure the effective delivery of the NNSW School Company’s strategic vision for ministry in SDA schools throughout the North NSW Conference.
• Have a student and staff focused outlook, with the ability to creatively engage students and staff in spiritual activities and programs
• Demonstrate a passion for pastoral care of students, staff and families
• Be organised and strategic in the delivery of chaplaincy programs
• Possess excellent people skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all school stakeholders
• Proven ability to work as part of a cohesive team
• Committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be considered for this role.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa. Applicants will not be considered if they are unable to legally work in Australia.

Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. MC Policies Guidelines

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest  

Expressions of interest can be sent to General Manager of Mission, Mr. Marty Benard -  [email protected]. Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.