Chaplain

Number of Positions Available:

1
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- The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.
- Full Time Position
- Leading not for profit organisation
- Mission focused position

Seeking a passionate chaplain to provide spiritual, pastoral and emotional support to residents, families and staff.

About Us

The Salvation Army Aged Care provides aged care services across Australia. We take a person centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our residents. The Salvation Army are a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

About the Role

The Salvation Army Aged Care is a recognised leader in providing residential aged care services to the community through client focused services with that added dimension of emotional and spiritual care.

A full-time position has become available at our Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre for a Chaplain to join the team, providing spiritual, pastoral and emotional support as well as leading chapel services, Bible studies and funerals and other spiritual groups.

Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre is an inclusive and supportive community located just 5 minutes drive away from the heart of Goulburn town centre. Over time we have built a credible reputation in the community as an organisation that genuinely cares for others in need without discrimination, regardless of their personal, financial and medical circumstances.

To be successful in this role, you will need;
- A commitment to the Christian faith and the mission of The Salvation Army
- An ability to offer prayer and pastoral support and explain the Christian gospel
- An understanding of the doctrines/beliefs of The Salvation Army
- A solid knowledge of chaplaincy principles and practices
- An understanding of the needs of older persons
- Diploma of chaplaincy or willingness to obtain within 2 years of commencement
- A uniformed Salvationist or a fully committed Christian, active and of good standing within their denomination and willing to represent the Salvation Army accurately and with integrity
- Willingness to return to the centre on an ad hoc basis to meet resident needs - this will require carrying a supplied mobile phone
- Current drivers licence and reliable registered vehicle
- Evidence of theological reflection or formal qualifications in pastoral theology is desirable.

How to Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking team, The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

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