Parish priest in Linå Pastorate, Silkeborg Deanery, Aarhus Diocese

The position as parish priest in Linå Pastorate, Silkeborg Deanery is available for appointment by constitution from 10 December 2026 to 13 March 2027 with possibility of extension .

The position is a full-time position.

As a new parish priest you will undergo an introduction program, where you will receive a mentor who guides you through the first period in the priest's office and helps you become familiar with the various tasks of a priest.

In the job description from the parish council you can read about the parish and the council's thoughts about the vacant office. The job description can be read on the Aarhus Diocese website Aarhus Stift | Aarhus Stift and on the Priest Association's website.

If you would like to read more about Linå Parish, and how church life etc. is in the parish, you can also consult the parish's website: Linå Kirke | Linå Kirke

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

In addition to the salary, a fixed allowance is provided with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 for a full-time position of DKK 43,000.00 annually. For part-time employment, the allowance will be calculated proportionally to the appointment quota.

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

The position is subject to the rules on New Pay, which is why it is possible to request a pay negotiation.

There is no attached service residence 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 shortlisted for the position, a child-safety record check will be obtained.

All qualified applicants regardless of gender are encouraged to apply for the position.

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

The application should be addressed to the Ministry of the Church, but must be sent to the bishop of the Aarhus Diocese by e-mail to: [email protected]. The application must reach the bishop no later than the posting's expiry date at 15:00.

Contact information parish council chairman Lars Horsholt Pedersen, Linå Parish

Phone 5051 3591 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact information Provost Jakob Nissen, Silkeborg Deanery

Phone 2133 7055 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact information Aarhus Diocese

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

Contact information Bishop Esben Thusgård

c/o Bishop’s Secretary Lene Piilgaard

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

Important dates

Opening: 6 Oct. 2026

Application deadline: 26 Oct. 2026

Contact person

Employer

Aarhus Diocese

Dalgas Avenue 46

8000 Aarhus C