Job Openings at HSV – Positions Available : Shivacharya – Full time
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Melbourne, is the largest Hindu temple in Australia and
is owned and operated by Hindu Society of Victoria (HSV). The temple is situated at
52 Boundary Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201. The temple follows Shivagama in the
Shivite sector, and Vaikasana sastras in the Vaishnavite sector, to perform poojas and
festivals at the temple. The temple has 18 shrines, housing 45 deities and we have
engaged qualified priests specialised in these traditions of worship to perform the
rituals required by Hindu Agama.
We are currently looking forward to recruiting a Shivacharya.
The prospective candidate shall
– 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.
Duties:
– Conducting Poojas, Uthsavams, Homams and other functions strictly
according to the religious practices of the temple, its time limits and
schedules
– Prioritising and foresee the requirements for the forthcoming events and
make necessary arrangement 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).
– To attend to the spiritual requirements of the worshippers.
– Accounting all monies, other items and property received for and on behalf
of the temple.
– To perform any other duties as and when directed by the Management
and Temple Manager or his assistant.
– Promoting Hinduism and Hindu culture at the temple.
If you would like to join our Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, please send your application & resume
to secretary@hsvtemple.org.au