Spiritual Care Leader

This is a key leadership position within our pastoral care team, offering spiritual and emotional support to staff and clients across our services. Working in partnership with Presbyteries, Congregations and the wider Church, you will help deliver our mission and ministry strategies. Reporting to the Director of Mission, you will provide ethical, theological and pastoral guidance while supporting and guiding regional team members.

This role is accountable to our Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice and our Code of Conduct Policy.

• Provide spiritual and emotional care to clients, families, volunteers and staff, reflecting our faith and values while respecting diverse beliefs and traditions.
• Lead worship and services, including liturgies, sacraments, ecumenical and interfaith services, and coordinate visiting ministers where needed.
• Support people in times of need, offering guidance, reconciliation, hope and meaning in moments of suffering, crisis and transition.
• Develop strong relationships with facility leaders, congregations, presbyteries and volunteers to strengthen pastoral and spiritual services across our organisation.
• Lead and support a Chaplaincy Team (where applicable), ensuring staff and volunteers are well-equipped, supported and resourced to deliver high-quality care.
• Contribute to the wider Church, building effective partnerships across the Synod and promoting our organisation as part of the Church's mission.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment, modelling best practice in work health and safety and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
• Continue your professional and spiritual growth through ongoing education, training and supervision.

The ideal candidate will bring theological training, pastoral experience and leadership skills, along with the following qualifications and experience:

• A Diploma or Degree in Theology, Ministry or a related discipline.
• Ordination as a Deacon or Minister of the Word in the Uniting Church, or recognition as a minister from another denomination willing to enter the Admission of Ministers process; suitably qualified lay people (eligible for Ministry of Pastor) are also encouraged to apply.
• At least 2 years' experience in ministry, chaplaincy or community work, with demonstrated ability to provide pastoral care in aged care, health, justice or community settings.
• Completion of at least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of our organisation, its polity, values and mission, with the ability to provide theological leadership in practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading pastoral staff and/or working collaboratively with chaplains from other denominations and faith traditions.
• Proven ability to engage with vulnerable people with empathy and compassion, adapting care to meet diverse needs.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with confidence using technology and managing documentation.
• Ability to build effective relationships with congregations, presbyteries, community groups and external partners.

We support professional development through training opportunities and provide day-to-day support from HR, IT, Finance, and other operational teams.

If you are a compassionate and committed leader called to provide spiritual and pastoral care within our organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now and be part of a mission-driven organisation making a meaningful difference.

For all enquiries relating to the role please contact Reverend Nigel Hawken via email.

For all recruitment enquiries, please contact Fabio Ioviero.

Our organisation provides care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our organisation is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity At our organisation, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.