Seniors Living Chaplain

**Seniors Living Chaplain**

**Churches of Christ, Mission Team, Acacia Ridge**

**Permanent, Part-time Opportunity**

**Imagine a career with Churches of Christ**

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. As a faith-based organisation, our churches and community services work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With over 200 services across 100 communities in Queensland, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life. Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment of welcome, wellbeing, home, community and hope. Join us in making a meaningful impact and becoming part of a legacy of care that changes lives for the better.

**Employee Benefits**:
By being such a large organisation, we offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;

**Are you passionate about providing Christ-centered care and making a meaningful difference? Churches of Christ, a trusted community leader for over 140 years, invites you to join our mission-driven team as a Seniors Living Chaplain.**

As a Seniors Living Chaplain, you will be a key member of the Mission Team, dedicated to delivering holistic pastoral care programs, nurture a Jesus-centered spirituality and providing support to residents, families, and staff within a residential aged care facility. This essential role blends spiritual leadership with compassionate care, fostering a nurturing and welcoming community. This part-time position is 2 days a week and located in Acacia Ridge.

**Your key responsibilities include**:

- Facilitating holistic pastoral care programs to meet the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of residents.
- Nurturing a Jesus-centered spirituality through the provision of religious services, programs, and spiritual guidance.
- Functioning as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing pastoral and spiritual insights to enhance the overall care of residents.
- Developing a healthy community in partnership with staff, where residents feel a sense of home, welcome, and belonging.
- Developing and mentoring volunteers, enabling further care to flourish within the service.

**What You'll Bring**:

- Certificate IV in Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, or equivalent qualification.
- At least three years of experience providing advanced pastoral care in a health or community setting.
- Servant leadership qualities with a demonstrated commitment to Jesus-centered living and mission.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage meaningfully with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Intermediate computer proficiency and a valid driver's license.
- Capacity to meet compliance requirements, including police checks, Blue Card, and applicable vaccinations.
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**

If you're ready to make a difference and live your calling, we'd love to hear from you. Make your mark as a **Seniors Living Chaplain** at Churches of Christ and help build a community where everyone feels at home, loved, and connected.

**Applications will be assessed as they are received.