Chaplain – Residential Aged Care

Part-time - Permanent

Lalor, VIC

About the Role 
BaptistCare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral care to residents at our Wattle Grove Residential Aged Care home.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, while also providing support to families, staff and volunteers. Working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary care team, you will respond to the diverse spiritual, emotional and pastoral needs of those in our care, helping to foster dignity, hope and connection.

At BaptistCare, we walk alongside our customers, volunteers and employees, supporting them to build meaningful connections with God (or a higher purpose), the people in their lives, the world around them, and within themselves. As our Chaplain, you will play an important role in bringing this purpose to life through compassionate presence, respectful listening and inclusive spiritual care.

 
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in chaplaincy, pastoral care or theology. Applicants with a theology qualification must be willing to complete recognised chaplaincy training within 12 months of commencement.
• Demonstrated experience providing chaplaincy or pastoral care in a health, aged care or community setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (travel expenses reimbursed).
• A willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• A current Working with Children’s 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 

About Us 

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

How to apply 

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Applicants must address the key selection criteria to be considered
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Please apply directly to the role – email applications will not be accepted.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Eman on eman.elhessny@baptistcare.org.au

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BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.