Spiritual Care Coordinator Ihc

2 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Baptcare Full time

Baptcare Spiritual Care Coordinator - In Home Care - South East Melbourne

About the organisation

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria and Tasmania, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

About the role

Baptcare has a professional spiritual care team of over 30 Spiritual Care Coordinators working in all service areas. We are looking for an experienced, articulate, and competent Spiritual Care Professional to work 3 days a week in the South Melbourne Region supporting our Aged In Home Care clients. The focus of this position is visiting our clients in their homes, client group facilitation, staff support and the recruitment, training, and supervision of spiritual care volunteers. Flexible work arrangements and salary packaging are available for this role. This role requires a reasonable amount of travel and access to a vehicle (Car Allowance is provided).

Key Selection Criteria

Wholehearted alignment with Baptcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values and openness to deeply understanding of these.

An active spiritual life and participation in Christian community/church or support network

Mature spiritual formation and demonstrated capacity for practice reflection and theological contemplation

Highly developed listening and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated understanding of inclusive, person-centred care

Ability to work sensitively with individuals and community groups from diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to explain the practice and possibilities of spiritual care to people from varied backgrounds

Experience in professional spiritual care

Experience working with aged people

Experience working with volunteers

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Experience and skills in administrative duties, professional documentation, data collection and outcome reporting

Competence in Microsoft Office and related software

Qualifications in theology or Spiritual Care e.g., Bachelor or Diploma of Theology/Ministry/Spiritual Care/Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy

Supervised reflective spiritual practice training e.g., CPE/ STFE/ CCTC Intern Program or commitment to complete within 12 months of employment at own cost.

Driver’s Licence & a car is required for this role as you will be driving to visit clients in their homes - a Motor Vehicle Allowance is included in the salary.

A home office is required for this role, as Spiritual Care Coordinators have flexible work arrangements.

How to apply

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, be fully Vaccinated and be willing to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.



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