Current Vacancies   

Bush Church Aid welcomes enquiries from committed Christians who wish to explore whether they have the convictions, gifts and character to serve God in the bush. Listed below are some current opportunities:

National Director – Bush Church Aid

With the election of The Revd Dr Mark Short as Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia is seeking God’s choice of his successor as National Director.

Candidates would need to be eligible to be licensed as a Presbyter in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.

Enquiries about the requirements of the role should be addressed in the first instance to the Chairman, Mr Fred Chilton at: fred.chilton@bushchurchaid.com.au or on 02 9267 9850.  

Karratha, Western Australia

The Bush Church Aid Society and The Anglican Diocese of North-West Australia are seeking an experienced Anglican evangelical minister to lead a church in a coastal city of over 15,000 people.

He needs to have a good grasp of the gospel, love people and is committed to serving for at least four years. The successful applicant will pastor the current Anglican congregation in Karratha – a vibrant mining town and port on the edge of the spectacular Pilbara region. We are looking for someone with the gifts to lead God’s people in evangelising a young and largely unchurched population.

We also hope to establish Karratha as a training base for newly ordained ministers so commitment and competence in ministry training is essential.

For further information please contact BCA National Director Mark Short at mark.short@bushchurchaid.com.au

Coober Pedy, South Australia

The Bush Church Aid Society and The Anglican Diocese of Willochra are seeking an ordained Anglican minister for an exciting pastoral position. It is fully stipended and includes accommodation.

Coober Pedy is an iconic outback community of over 1,500 people located 850km north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. It is a major tourism and service centre, best known for underground opal mining.

The ministry encompasses the underground Catacomb Church as well as mining chaplaincy at the nearby Prominent Hill site. The congregation has a long-standing commitment to solid teaching. There are many opportunities to reach out to the community and to tourists who visit the underground church

For further information please contact BCA National Director Mark Short at mark.short@bushchurchaid.com.au