About the role:

BaptistCare is seeking a Chaplain to join our vibrant Residential and Retirement Living Chaplaincy teams on permanent part time basis located at Forster. The role will provide quality person-centred Chaplaincy/ Pastoral Care that meets the needs of our staff, volunteers, clients and families and is consistent with BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values. At BaptistCare, we empower our staff by offering flexible working hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits including salary packaging and stability working for an industry-leading provider.

About you:

The successful applicant will have chaplaincy qualifications with a preference for theological qualifications and aged care chaplaincy experience. You will have the ability to demonstrate a high level of spiritual commitment and a pastoral heart. You will have experience in or willingness to conduct funerals with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and autonomously. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a recommendation from a local church. You’ll be supporting residents in aged-care, residents living independently in retirement living as well as clients in affordable housing.

Benefits:

• Competitive base rate + penalties + salary packaging with NFP tax-free component
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs

About Us:

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

We are a faith based, not for profit organisation that cares for families, communities, and individuals. You may know us for our aged care services – we also give to the community through community service programs including domestic violence prevention initiatives non interest loans to those in need.

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.

If you would like to be considered for the role, please click “Apply Now” and attach a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.