Chaplain
Found in: Talent AU C2 - 3 weeks ago
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.
- Full Time Position
- Leading not for profit organisation
- Mission focused position
Seeking a passionate chaplain to provide spiritual, pastoral and emotional support to residents, families and staff.
About Us
The Salvation Army Aged Care provides aged care services across Australia. We take a person centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our residents. The Salvation Army are a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.
About the Role
The Salvation Army Aged Care is a recognised leader in providing residential aged care services to the community through client focused services with that added dimension of emotional and spiritual care.
A full-time position has become available at our Bethesda Aged Care Centre for a Chaplain to join the team, providing spiritual, pastoral and emotional support as well as leading chapel services, Bible studies and funerals and other spiritual groups.
Bethesda Aged Care Centre is located in Central Queensland and is just a few kilometres south-west of the city centre Rockhampton. This single level residential aged care centre is surrounded by gardens and throughout the centre there is plenty of natural light. Offering all levels of care including short term respite care, it is a lively centre with a strong sense of community, clean fresh rooms and extensive lifestyle programs to cater to a range of individual preferences.
To be successful in this role, you will need;
- A commitment to the Christian faith and the mission of The Salvation Army
- An ability to offer prayer and pastoral support and explain the Christian gospel
- An understanding of the doctrines/beliefs of The Salvation Army
- A solid knowledge of chaplaincy principles and practices
- An understanding of the needs of older persons
- Diploma of chaplaincy or willingness to obtain within 2 years of commencement
- A uniformed Salvationist or a fully committed Christian, active and of good standing within their denomination and willing to represent the Salvation Army accurately and with integrity
- Willingness to return to the centre on an ad hoc basis to meet resident needs – this will require carrying a supplied mobile phone
- Current drivers licence and reliable registered vehicle
- Evidence of theological reflection or formal qualifications in pastoral theology is desirable.
