Meaningful Ministry

Ministry Team Member - Spiritual Care Specialist

This is a role within the Mission team, providing meaningful spiritual care services to people in our care across a diverse community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the efficiency and effectiveness of the spiritual care team
• Engage in effective and nurturing relationship management;
• Maintain continual professional, personal and spiritual development;
• Maintain effective and appropriate documentation and reporting.

Essential Criteria:Qualifications:

• One or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.
• Relevant pastoral or theological study.

Experience:

• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, working with teams across a large, complex organization.
• Understanding of spiritual and emotional needs relating to those receiving services.
• Demonstrated empathy and affinity with vulnerable individuals.
• Demonstrated understanding of the distinctions between spirituality and faith.
• Basic understanding of various faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism.
• Highly effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including moderate computer skills.
• A demonstrated passion for making a positive impact and contributing to an organization that serves the most disadvantaged.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

What We Offer:

• A inclusive approach in the workplace, celebrating diversity and welcoming staff from all backgrounds.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, and working with children checks.

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