Senior Minister

5 days ago


Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia Hosanna Presbyterian Church Full time $89,000 per year

Skills and Qualifications:

ž Ordained Minister

ž Bachelor of Theology & Master of Divinity

ž Minimum of five years' experience in a Senior pastoral role

ž Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with people of differing cultural and professional backgrounds

ž Korean language fluency is required

Responsibilities:

ž Providing spiritual leadership to the congregation by scheduling and leading the planning of worship and other services and performing officiant duties.

ž Coordinating and providing Christian education and discipleship, together with the appropriate staff and congregational members. This may include teaching (e.g. in Bible study, membership classes etc.) and, training leaders.

ž Providing and/or coordinating pastoral care to the congregation including counseling, visitation (homes, hospitals, nursing homes etc.), and ministering to the bereaved as well as those with other needs.

ž Administration of the total congregation mission and ministry of the congregation and execution of all congregation by-laws and policies, including overseeing the staff, resources, budgets and program direction together with the Board, Diaconate, committees, and other lay leadership.

ž Performing marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law.

ž Preparing and delivering Holy Communion services and/or any required church's special or ceremonial occasion services to the whole church congregation members.

ž Along with other members of the congregation, the Senior Minister shall maintain, liaise with, and participate in activities of denominational and ecumenical organizations.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter addressing the key elements of the role.

Only applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and those holding valid visas allowing them unlimited working rights in Australia will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person