Prison Chaplain

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is 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.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army's spiritual mission is demonstrated through valued relationships with practical help for people. This chaplaincy position underlines the commitment to expressing concern and care for the whole person. The position, provides Chaplaincy services to GEO.

The role you could play
- Provide spiritual and pastoral care, encouraging people to explore their spirituality and move forward on their personal faith journey. This includes effectively engaging clients in one-on-one pastoral or spiritual conversations, group work, mentoring and provision of access to religious literature
- Provide a pastoral response, in conjunction with specialist formal debriefing, to those impacted by critical incidents
- Relevant programs are provided, including Positive Lifestyle Program and spiritual-based teaching
- Connect clients to the local corps or another faith community of their choice
- Coordinate and conduct religious services

What you will bring- Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army and previous or current chaplaincy experience or relevant experience in a similar position
- Experience working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and communities
- A Diploma of Chaplaincy is required and training in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and /or theological studies; and PLP Facilitator training (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid and current Driver's Licence
- A Working with Children/Vulnerable people check is required
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- 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._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_