Shivacharya Job at Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple Melbourne

Job Title: Shivacharya – Full time

Temple Overview: Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Melbourne, is the largest Hindu temple in Australia and is owned and operated by Hindu Society of Victoria (HSV). It features 18 shrines with 45 deities, following Shivagama traditions in the Shaivite sector and Vaikhanasa sastras in the Vaishnavite sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducting Poojas, Uthsavams, Homams and other functions strictly according to the religious practices of the temple, its time limits and schedules.
Prioritising and foreseeing the requirements for forthcoming events and making necessary arrangements in conjunction with the other Priests and the Employer.
Attending to the “yagasalai” and “kumba” arrangements for the various poojas.
Sanctifying the deities and sanctum sanctorum (Moolasthanam) and all other property belonging to the temple and used in the pooja and ceremonies.
Doing special Alangaram for special poojas and Utsavams.
Preparing “naiveithiam” and “prasadam” for the temple requirements (Traditionally madapalli responsibilities).
Attending to the spiritual requirements of the worshippers.
Accounting all monies, other items and property received for and on behalf of the temple.
Performing any other duties as and when directed by the Management and Temple Manager or his assistant.
Promoting Hinduism and Hindu culture at the temple.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Be a Brahmin.
Follow the traditional dress code for Shivacharya.
Have completed general education up to Year 12.
Have completed five years of Vedic education in a Gurukula or under a recognised/qualified Guru.
Have undergone training under a Shivacharya or in a reputed temple.
Have worked in a reputed temple for at least 5 years as Shivacharya.
Have performed Brahmothsavams and Kumbhabishekams.
Able to speak and write English.

Salary/Benefits: Competitive package (specific details not listed on the site; inquire during application).

How to Apply/Contact:

Send your application & resume to: secretary@hsvtemple.org.au
Phone: +61 3 9782 0878
No specific deadline mentioned (ongoing recruitment).
Address: 52 Boundary Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201, Australia.

Additional Notes: This role is explicitly for full-time temple service in Shaivite traditions. No mention of visa sponsorship or relocation assistance on the page—contact them directly to inquire, especially if applying from outside Australia. The posting appears current (temple site updated recently, cross-referenced with February 2026 sources like Hindutone coverage). No other priest jobs are currently listed on their opportunities page.

For the absolute latest status, visit https://www.hsvshivavishnutemple.org.au/job-opportunities directly or email secretary@hsvtemple.org.au. If you’re eligible (e.g., Brahmin background, extensive Shivacharya experience), this is a prestigious opportunity at Australia’s largest Hindu temple. Good luck—feel free to share your qualifications if you’d like tips on applying!