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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

About us

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Our chaplains are committed to helping in any way they can, offering the highest level of professional care and confidentiality, no matter what your beliefs are. Our chaplains meet people at their point of need to provide support.

We currently provide a chaplaincy service at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC), providing court users with pastoral care and practical support.

The NJC is one-stop-justice-centre comprising a court, support services, and specialists in justice innovation, communication, and education. NJC is Australia's first community justice centre, a member of a worldwide network of around 50 such centres, and an International Mentor Court for community justice.

The focus of NJC is:

• Preventing and reducing criminal and other harmful behaviour in our community
• Increasing our community's confidence in, and access to, the justice system
• Strengthening the community justice model and facilitating the transfer of its practices to other courts and communities.

THE ROLE

The successful applicant will:

• Provide spiritual and emotional support, guidance and practical assistance to people moving through the justice system, support to their families and extended families and help with re-connection to a community of choice.
• Work closely with the specialised teams within the NJC.

This position is based at The Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood.

HOURS AND AWARD/SALARY LEVEL

This is a part time position, 3 days per week (22.8 hours) ongoing.

This position is an Award Free position with a salary of up to $56,775 gross p.a. excluding super (pro rata for 3 days).

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Diploma of chaplaincy to have been completed or to be studied at earliest opportunity after appointment in role
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and/or theological studies desirable
• Previous or current Chaplain experience or relevant experience in a similar position
• Knowledge and understanding of the context, culture, principles, philosophies, policies and practices, regulations and legislation relevant to the judicial and correctional system
• Unconditional love, regardless of circumstances
• Active support of others the provision of spiritual care and encouragement
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential
• Proof of your eligibility to Work in Australia

WHAT WE OFFER

• Generous salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.