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The Principal

Moore Theological College  

Status
Full-time
 
Geography
Newtown NSW
 
Remote / WFH?
 
Applications Close
20 November 2026
 
Additional Links
More Info
 
Contact
Name: Ken Patteson
Role: Chair & Founder
Agency: Chifley People
Email: click to email
Phone: +61 417 777 838
 

 

A rare opportunity to provide servant-hearted leadership to one of Australia’s most distinguished theological institutions.

Newtown · Sydney · Australia 

For 170 years, Moore Theological College has stood at the heart of theological education in Australia - forming generations of men and women who have faithfully proclaimed Jesus Christ, strengthened His Church and taken the gospel to communities across Australia and around the world.

Now, as the College looks towards its next chapter, the Governing Board invites applications and expressions of interest from gifted Christian leaders to serve as the College’s 14th Principal.

This is far more than an academic appointment. It is an opportunity to provide spiritual, theological and strategic leadership to one of Australia's most distinguished evangelical theological institutions — and to help shape the future of gospel ministry for generations to come. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The next Principal will be a person of deep Christian conviction, spiritual maturity and theological scholarship, with the vision, wisdom and leadership capacity to inspire a flourishing community of students, faculty and staff.

Working closely with the Archbishop of Sydney, the Governing Board, Faculty, churches and the wider evangelical community, the Principal will:

  • provide Christ-centred spiritual and theological leadership;
  • champion the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the gospel;
  • inspire excellence in theological education, scholarship and ministry formation;
  • nurture a community characterised by faith, prayer, humility, intellectual rigour and godly character;
  • strengthen Moore's contribution to the Anglican Church, the wider Australian Church and the global mission of Christ;
  • build upon a remarkable heritage while discerning boldly what the future requires. 

THE PERSON

We are seeking a leader who combines theological depth with pastoral wisdom, spiritual authority with humility, and strategic vision with a servant heart.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Deep Christian faith and character
A life that demonstrates faithful devotion to Jesus Christ, prayerful dependence on God, personal integrity, and a clear commitment to advancing the gospel.

Theological excellence
 A respected theological scholar with the capacity to engage rigorously with Scripture, scholarship and contemporary issues, and to communicate with clarity and conviction.

Inspirational leadership
The ability to unite and inspire people around a compelling vision while cultivating a culture of excellence, collegiality and mutual encouragement.

Church and ministry credibility
A deep understanding of the life and mission of the Church, together with substantial experience equipping others for faithful Christian ministry.

Strategic vision
The capacity to discern the opportunities and challenges facing theological education and gospel ministry in Australia and internationally - and to lead Moore confidently into the future. 

A MOMENT OF OPPORTUNITY

The appointment comes at a significant moment in the life of Moore College.

The College's remarkable history provides a strong foundation. Its future presents an extraordinary opportunity.

The next Principal will be entrusted with helping shape the next generation of gospel servants, pastors, scholars, missionaries and ministry leaders.

This is leadership with consequences far beyond the College campus.

It is leadership that can influence churches, communities and lives for generations to come. 

COULD THIS BE YOU?

If you are an accomplished Christian leader with the theological depth, spiritual maturity and vision to lead Moore into its next chapter, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Moore Theological College
1 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042 Australia

The next chapter begins with faithful leadership.

He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

Colossians 1:28 

Chifley People Executive Search have been retained to partner with the Governing Board of Moore Theological College.

Please call Ken Patteson, Chair & Founder, Chifley People, on +61 417 777 838 for a confidential conversation and to obtain the Candidate Prospectus before you apply.

kenpatteson@chifleypeople.com

http://www.chifleypeople.com 


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