Chaplain 

Karana Community Residential Aged Care (Kew) & Karana Kew Retirement Living 

Part Time -0.7 FTE 

About Us 

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

 
About the Role 

BaptistCare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral support to residents at Karana Community Residential Aged Care & Karana Kew Retirement Living in Kew, Victoria.  

This is a permanent part-time position offering 53.2 hours per fortnight (equivalent to 3.5 days per week), with flexible workdays.  

This role is based at Karana in Kew and involves close collaboration with the shared care team to respond to the diverse needs of residents, carers, families, and staff. 

You will be joining the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team who provide effective, person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents and their families/supporters, staff and volunteers (collectively our ‘customers’) irrespective of cultural background, gender, sexuality, faith tradition, denomination or personal beliefs.  We walk alongside our customers, volunteers and employees, supporting them to be more relationally connected to God (or a higher purpose), the people in their lives, the world around them, and within themselves.  

BaptistCare empowers staff by offering flexible work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider. 

The successful applicant will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy / pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training within the first 12 months of employment 

• Experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care 

• Willingness to undergo a police check 

Key Selection Criteria 

• Ability to demonstrate a personal, active and authentic Christian faith along with a high level of spiritual maturity 

• Ability to recognise and meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of customers by designing, delivering and evaluating person-centred spiritual care initiatives, in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team 

• Be capable and willing to lead Christian prayers, devotions and reflections in a manner that reflects BaptistCare’s Christian identity 

• Ability to facilitate safe and welcoming spaces which provide a sense of community and belonging, treating all customers with equity, respect, and dignity 

• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in ways that respect and value diversity, e.g. age, race, faith, culture, disability, gender, spirituality, and sexuality 

• Ability to manage, support and train Pastoral Care Volunteers 

• Demonstrated commitment to maintain professional boundaries, and professional spiritual development in line with the Christian faith 

• Demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care 

• Ability to inspire and encourage others to grow in their Christian faith and to embody Christian values in daily life, particularly in challenging or complex situations 

• Capacity to integrate Christian theology and Biblical teaching into pastoral care in a sensitive and appropriate manner 

• Alignment and commitment to BaptistCare’s Mission, Vision, and Values 

How to apply 

• Please visit our website to view the Role Statement at  Search for your career- find and click on the role heading to download the full Position Description. 

• As part of your application please address the selection criteria listed above. Applications that don't address the Key Selection Criteria will not be accepted. 

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

• For more information contact Asher Kirby, Spiritual Care Manager -  akirby@baptcare.org.au. 

Applications close: Sunday 12 April, 2026 – noting that applications will be assessed as submitted. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as and when received. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.