The Opportunity
Are you passionate about offering care and connection to those far from home? The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Mission & Evangelisation team is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Port Chaplain to support seafarers visiting the Port of Newcastle. As part of an outward-looking team committed to sharing the Gospel in contemporary ways, you’ll provide practical, pastoral, and spiritual care to seafarers of all nationalities.
This unique role involves ship visits, ecumenical collaboration, advocacy, and spiritual ministry, bringing hope and hospitality to those navigating life at sea.
The role is part-time, working three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday, with some flexibility), based in Wickham. Reporting to both the Director of Mission & Evangelisation at the Diocese Head Office in Newcastle West and the Newcastle Senior Chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Centre.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside others in faith and service, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Don’t wait, apply now!
Benefits of Working With Us
Position Description
You can view the full position description on the Diocese website.
Key Responsibilities
Experience/Criteria
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
For further information regarding this position, please contact James Camden, Director of Mission & Evangelisation via email: james.camden@mn.catholic.org.au
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 13th July 2025
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.