CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel, I have over 20 years experience in social work, community development and outreach. Leading Wayside Chapel, I am dedicated to supporting those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health, and proud of our continuing mission of creating community of no ‘us and them’.Prior to this, I held the position of Australian and Pacific Director in an organisation where I provided community support in some of Sydney and Melbourne's most disadvantaged areas.I am a regular public speaker and storyteller. My lived experience and passion for community development and social equality has seen me work with people from all different backgrounds from CEOs and politicians to refugees and people in recovery.
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Ceo And PastorWayside ChapelSydney, Nsw, Au
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Ceo/PastorWayside Chapel Jun 2018 - PresentKings Cross, Nsw, AuCEO and Pastor of an iconic non-for-profit organisation providing programs and support for people experiencing homelessness and the cycle of poverty. I lead the management of a workforce of 110 staff and 800 volunteers across functional areas including marketing, people, finance, programs, community development, social impact and innovation. My role includes community development and outreach, advocacy fundraising, communications, strategic planning, public speaking, staff management, human resources and pastoral duties.
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Assistant Pastor And Head Of People & CultureWayside Chapel Nov 2016 - Jun 2018Kings Cross, Nsw, AuMember of the Executive Team. Dual role, managing human resources for a workforce of 110 and 800 volunteers and assisting CEO/Pastor with pastoral care and chaplaincy. Responsible for strategic planning, team development, program development, workforce planning, fundraising, communications, public speaking.
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Australian & Pacific DirectorUrban Neighbours Of Hope Dec 2008 - Nov 2016Led this international not-for-profit organisation specialising in community development, care coordination for marginalised people living in lower socio ecomonic communities. This role encompassed strategy, international organisational management, community development, governance, recruitment, youth leadership development, fundraising, and public speaking. -
Team Leader - BidwillTeam Leader - Urban Neighbours Of Hope, Bidwill Nov 2006 - Oct 2010Established and built a community organisation in Mt Druitt committed to closing the gap on inequality. Delivered training in leadership development and team building. Establishing work in schools, prisons and juvenile detention centres. Building and developing a community centre and youth leadership programs.
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Team Leader SpringvaleUrban Neighbours Of Hope 2002 - 2005Co-ordinated community support, advocacy and development activities amongst East Timorese asylum seekers. Running a hostel for men and coordinated accommodation services for women’s refuge and youth housing. Ran community development workshops and sporting teams for children from refugee backgrounds.
Jon Owen Education Details
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Monash UniversityBachelor Of Social Work -
University Of MelbourneBsw (Social Work)
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Charles Sturt UniversityTheology/Theological Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Owen
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Jon Owen works for Wayside Chapel
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Jon Owen's current role is CEO and Pastor.
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Jon Owen attended Monash University, University Of Melbourne, Charles Sturt University.
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