• Part Time Role Offering 1 Day per week
• Location: Townsville
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Join us in an exciting opportunity to be a Part-Time Chaplain in our innovative youth service setting at the Townsville Youth Foyer! We are seeking a compassionate individual dedicated to providing exceptional pastoral care to young people, staff, and clients.

As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in nurturing the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our community. Your commitment to our Christian Founding Purpose and values will guide you in supporting our organisation to fulfil its mission while achieving outstanding performance outcomes.

In this role, you will have the privilege to offer a listening ear and be a non-anxious presence on matters of personal or spiritual significance, both individually and within group settings. Your empathetic approach and effective communication skills will empower you to establish meaningful connections and provide invaluable assistance to those in need.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide pastoral care and support to Youth Foyer residents, to employees and to other clients/participants on request
• Assist staff in their understanding and 'living out' the organisation's Founding Purpose and Values, including promoting values-based decision making at all levels
• Conduct ongoing pastoral care sessions for residents, staff and clients where needed, promoting a reflective internal dialogue and using a personal empowerment style of support
• Comply with core responsibilities set out in the MA Child & Youth Safe policies, procedures and supporting documents to practice as required by the role
• Proactively raise concerns about any issues that affect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people engaging with MA services
• Support the effective functioning of the chaplaincy service by maintaining regular communication with key stakeholders and peers to inform activities
• Research, prepare and conduct reflections for staff and services which are aligned with Mission Australia's Founding Purpose and Values and the operational focus of the site/team/audience
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships across Christian communities, including other chaplaincy providers, churches, para-church organisations and Christian events through active engagement

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
• Relevant theological qualifications, Clinical Pastoral Education, a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy or equivalent qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution
• Previous experience and ability to deliver culturally appropriate pastoral care and to spread the knowledge of God's love with sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work cross denominationally while maintaining the Bible as the inspired word of God
• Demonstrated professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Strong listening and engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Complete alignment to Mission Australia's Unpacking our Founding Purpose Charter and values

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively encourage people of all backgrounds - gender, age, ethnicity, race, culture, disability, religion, and sexual orientation - to apply. Our recruitment and employee experience aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

How to Apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.