Spiritual Care Coordinator – Locum 

Casual position 

Melbourne / Victoria / Tasmania 

About Baptcare 

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people, and people seeking asylum.  

At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success. 

About the Role 

Baptcare has a professional Spiritual Care Team of over thirty Spiritual Care Coordinators working in all service areas. We are looking for an experienced, articulate and competent Spiritual Care Professional to work as a locum at locations primarily in Greater Melbourne, but also in regional/rural Victoria, and in Tasmania.      

This is a Casual position.   

The Spiritual Care Coordinator – Locum supports our Residential Aged Care facilities and In-Home Care teams during vacancies or whilst staff are on leave. Typically a deployment to a locum role will be from several weeks to several months. The focus of this position is carrying out short term spiritual and emotional care support for our elderly residents and clients in a residential facility or their homes, as well as some support of staff. The Locum is responsible for: 

• the provision of high-quality spiritual care 

• significant co-creative leadership with teams 

• effective supervision of spiritual care volunteers 

• supporting the co-ordination, resourcing, and development of initiatives with staff that facilitate the integration of spiritual care across the organisation 

Key Selection Criteria 

• An active personal faith and involvement in a faith community/church or support network 

• Mature spiritual and pastoral formation and capacity to reflect theologically on experience 

• Highly developed listening and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an understanding of person-centred care 

• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to work sensitively with individuals and faith/community groups from diverse religious, spiritual and cultural traditions  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to explain the practice and possibilities of spiritual care to people from varied backgrounds 

• Experience and/or special interest in working in cognitive decline, complex trauma, and palliative care contexts with older people 

• Experience in providing pastoral/spiritual care to people outside a faith community  

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team 

• Experience and skills in administrative duties, including data collection and reporting on outcomes 

• Competence in Microsoft Office and related software 

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

• ​Qualifications in Spiritual Care, Chaplaincy, or Theology 

• At least one unit of CPE/STFE or willingness to complete one at own cost within 12 months of employment 

What We Offer 

At Baptcare, our values are more than words – they guide our actions. You'll experience a culture of genuine respect, support, and positive intent. We're dedicated to achieving results through change, continuous improvement, and an unwavering focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

As a successful candidate, you can expect: 

• Competitive salary with access to tax benefits through salary packaging and novated leasing 

• Opportunities for career development 

• Access to confidential counselling and support services 

How to apply 

Please visit our website to view the Role Statement at https://careers.baptcare.org.au/jobs/search – find and click on the role heading to download the full Position Description.  

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. 

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

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Applicants must have: 

• Satisfactory National Criminal History Check, renewed every three years 

• COVID-19 vaccinations (per Baptcare's Vaccination policy) 

• Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia 

• Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle 

• NDIS & Working with Children Check may be required 

For more information contact Gayle Hill, Spiritual Care Manager at g.hill@baptcare.org.au 

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. 

Baptcare 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.