Chaplaincy Services & SDA Church Engagement Lead
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Job Location:
Berkeley Vale - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OverviewWith the recent appointment of Brock Goodall to the Governance Manager role within the Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Group the position of Senior Pastoral & SDA Church Engagement Lead has become is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitable pivotal role provides spiritual leadership pastoral oversight and strategic direction for faith-based engagement across the organisation. It is a rare opportunity to shape and steward Sanitariums Seventh-day Adventist heritage within a modern inclusive and purpose-led role is ideal for an experienced pastoral leader who is passionate about supporting people nurturing organisational culture and strengthening meaningful connections with SDA Church communities across Australia New Zealand and the RoleThe Senior Pastoral & SDA Church Engagement Lead will provide comprehensive chaplaincy and pastoral leadership by:Overseeing chaplaincy services across all Sanitarium high-quality consistent values aligned pastoral care for employees and their and developing the chaplaincy team through coaching mentoring and spiritual as a trusted pastoral presence for senior leaders and employees during significant organisational role also strengthens purpose and faith identity by:Bringing Sanitariums SDA heritage and mission to life through programs leadership initiatives and cultural with People & Culture Communications and senior leadership to embed faith identity respectfully within the employee counsel on values wellbeing and appropriate expressions of faith in the the role focuses on building church and community relationships including:Strengthening connections with SDA Church leadership local conferences unions and Sanitarium in Church forums alongside the engagement between local churches and Sanitariums factory and office role also leads key ambassador and faith-based programs such as Life Matters Family Matters (including Kids Vacation Care & Kids Day Out) and Prayer Matters ensuring strong governance safeguarding and meaningful spiritual impact. The position further oversees governance strategy and SDA faith resources to ensure programs are compliant well supported and delivered with respect and role provides oversight of Sanitariums established pastoral service initiatives including:Life Matters Daily reflection on life purpose and meaning including thanksgiving and corporate Matters Pastoral support for individuals teams and Matters Dedicated family support including leave and vacation Matters An intercessory prayer program across the we are looking for:A significant pastoral background and experience demonstrating a deep understanding of pastoral care principles spiritual leadership and the ability to support individuals and teams through a wide range of personal and organisational or Ordained Minister credentials within the Seventhday Adventist Church ensuring alignment with Sanitariums faith foundations and the ability to represent the organisation authentically in Churchrelated strategic thinking with the capacity to interpret organisational needs anticipate emerging challenges and contribute to longterm planning that strengthens faith identity and pastoral planning and organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple programs coordinate resources and deliver initiatives with clarity structure and consistency across diverse communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly provide meaningful counsel facilitate sensitive discussions and engage confidently with stakeholders at all ability to manage and influence people constructively guiding teams with empathy and authority building trust and supporting leaders in embedding Sanitariums values across the ability to build positive relationships across all organisational levels fostering collaboration engaging with internal and external stakeholders and nurturing strong connections with church communities and local role works closely with People & Culture and Corporate Communications and operates under a dual reporting line to:Executive General Manager Sanitarium Australia & New ZealandChief Executive Officer Sanitarium Health GroupLocationBased at Sanitariums Berkeley Vale Head Office Central Coast is to ApplyPlease forward your Expression of Interest including your CV to:Peter HartnettGeneral Manager People and CultureEmail: close: 30 April 2026
