Chaplain

• Permanent part-time position available, offering 15.2 hours per week over 2 days
• Join our BaptistCare Home Care Team working with our clients mainly in the Campbelltown area of South West Sydney
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 80-year history of providing care

Benefits

• Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another

About the role:

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced and competent chaplain to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of community aged care clients around South West Sydney (primarily in the Campbelltown area). The Chaplain will visit clients in their homes, or in a hospital and provide quality person-centred chaplaincy / pastoral care that is consistent with BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values.

This is a permanent part time position offering 15.2 hours per week over 2 days with flexible working arrangements.

Baptist Care empowers staff by offering flexible work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider.

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy /pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training within the first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart
• Active involvement in and recommendation from a local Christian Church
• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience
• Current ‘Working with Children Check’
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary settings
• Willingness to undergo a police check

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

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.

If you would like to be considered for the role, click “Apply” and please provide the following:

• A Cover Letter addressing the job requirements/selection criteria
• Updated Resume

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.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system, Working with Children Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.