Hindu Temple Priest (Pujari) Vacancy – Multiple Positions Open

Hindu Temple Priest (Pujari) Vacancy – Multiple Positions Open

Organization: Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre (ANMC) Location: Diggers Rest, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (ANMC Temple premises at 100 Duncan’s Lane, Diggers Rest, VIC 3427) Positions: Multiple full-time contractual roles Contract Duration: Minimum 1 year, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement Start Date: December 2025 or as mutually agreed

About ANMC

The Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre (ANMC) is a not-for-profit community organization established in 2014 to preserve and promote Nepali culture and heritage in Australia. The ANMC Temple serves as a spiritual hub for the Nepali and broader multicultural community, hosting daily worship services and major Nepali Hindu festivals.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily morning and evening worship, including puja and aarti, on time and with proper Vedic procedures.
• Officiating religious ceremonies and leading major festivals such as Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Janai Purnima, Janmashtami, Shivaratri, and others.
• Conducting special rituals, homams, and community religious services as required.
• Maintaining the temple’s cleanliness, spiritual purity, and care of idols, altars, and prayer materials.
• Working closely with the ANMC Executive Committee to ensure operations align with Hindu traditions and organizational policies.
• Supporting community engagement through cultural and religious education.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Hindu rituals and Vedic traditions, particularly those practiced in Nepal.
• Strong knowledge of Sanskrit (for chanting and rituals).
• Fluency in Nepali and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Familiarity with Nepali cultural practices and festival observances.
• Prior experience as a temple priest (pujari) or community religious officiant is preferred.
• Valid Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current National Police Check.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) and Public Liability Insurance.

Compensation and Conditions

• Paid at an hourly rate on ABN for temple services.
• Additional payments for specific religious rituals conducted.
• All fees, dakshina, and donations received at the temple are the property of ANMC.

How to Apply

Applications close on Friday, December 12, 2025. Submit your application (including resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents demonstrating qualifications and experience) via the official vacancy page: https://anmcinc.org.au/vacancy-anmc-temple-priest-pujari-multiple-positions/

For more information about ANMC, visit https://anmcinc.org.au/.

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