Parish priest in Harlev-Framlev Pastorate in Aarhus Western Deanery in Aarhus Diocese

The position as contractually employed parish priest in Harlev-Framlev Pastorate, Aarhus Western Deanery is vacant for occupancy on 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is a full-time position.

The position is a 100% locally funded position, corresponding to 37 hours.

As a new parish priest you will undergo an introduction program, where you will have a mentor who guides you through the early period in the ministry and familiarizes you with the various tasks that a priest has.

In the job description from the parish council you can read about the pastorate and what thoughts the parish council has about the vacant office. The job description can be read on the Aarhus Stift website https://www.aarhusstift.dk/ and on the Priests' Association website.

If you would like to read more about Harlev-Framlev Pastorate, and how church life etc. is in the pastorate, you can also consult the pastorate's website: Harlev & Framlev Kirker | Harlev & Framlev Kirker

Employment and remuneration are governed by the Circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics in the State.

In addition to the base salary, an availability allowance is granted with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 for a full-time position of kr. 43,000.00 annually.

You will also receive a special allowance with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 of kr. 11,100.00 annually for a full-time position.

The position is covered by the rules on New Pay, which means it is possible to request a salary negotiation.

There is no official residence attached to the position.

If you have not yet been ordained, please send a copy of examination papers and a certificate from the Pastoral Seminary with your application.

If you are nominated for the position, a child background check will be obtained.

All qualified applicants regardless of gender are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in the position and wish to submit an application, please contact both the parish council and the vicar to arrange a time for a visit and an interview before the application deadline expires.

If this is the first time you are applying for an office, please contact the bishop's secretary to arrange a time for an interview with Bishop Esben Thusgård, also before the application deadline expires or before the parish council holds an information meeting.

The application must be addressed to the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs, but must be sent to the bishop of the Diocese of Aarhus by email to: [email protected]. The application must be in the bishop's hands no later than the posting's expiry date at 3:00 p.m.

Contact details parish council chair Carsten Ravnsbæk Bruun Pedersen, Harlev-Framlev Parish

Phone 8694 2818 after 5:00 p.m. ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact details vicar Karsten Høgild, Aarhus Western Deanery

Phone 2135 7258 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact details Aarhus Stift

Phone 8614 5100∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact details Bishop Esben Thusgård

c/o bishop’s secretary Lene Piilgaard

Phone 2199 5100 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Important dates

Created: 22 Sep 2026

Application deadline: 12 Oct 2026

Contact person

Employer

Aarhus Stift

Dalgas Avenue 46

8000 Aarhus C