Civil Chaplain

• Permanent fulltime position based at Gosford
• Provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families in a hospital setting
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 80-year history of providing care

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Civil Chaplain to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families irrespective of cultural background, faith tradition or beliefs.

Baptist Care empowers staff by offering flexible work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits, including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Theological tertiary qualifications (in line with CCAC endorsement)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 400 hours course or equivalent; or be prepared to undertake a CPE course or equivalent in the first year of accreditation (in line with CCAC endorsement)
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart
• Active involvement in and recommendation from a local Christian Church
• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience
• Current ‘Working with Children Check’
• Willingness to undergo a police check

Essential Competencies:

• A personal commitment to growth in the Christian faith
• Ability to recognise the spiritual and pastoral needs of customers and to design, deliver and evaluate person centred spiritual care initiatives in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to facilitate safe and welcoming spaces which provide a sense of community and belonging
• Treat all customers with equity, respect, and dignity
• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in ways that respect and value diversity, e.g. age, race, faith, culture, disability, gender, spirituality, and sexuality
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values and willingness to promote its Christian identity
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Policies and Procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, support and train pastoral care volunteers
• A demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain professional boundaries, and professional spiritual development

Desirable Experience:

• Understanding of the spiritual and pastoral needs that will contribute to individuals’ healing and recovery
• Participating as required in case management reviews and contributing to the development and evaluation of patient care plans
• Working with the local health district to provide compassionate support and spiritual care

If you would like to be considered for the role, click “Apply” and please provide the following:

• A cover letter addressing ALL the listed essential qualifications & experience and competencies
• Updated Resume

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system, Working with Children Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.