Uniting Chaplain

Permanent part-time 38 hrs/fortnight at War Memorial Hospital, Waverley Lead a team of dedicated pastoral care staff  Join a very inclusive organisation with ongoing staff development

This role is part of a team ministry in the Eastern Suburbs Hub of Sydney Central Region of Uniting Mission. The position supports patients at the War Memorial Hospital including a weekly Chapel service and works closely with the other Seniors Hub Chaplain for this region.

The Chaplain is expected to have well-developed people management and team leadership skills and a sound understanding of computer systems and administration tasks. They are also required to lead worship, where required, across Uniting’s services.

This position is a leadership function within the Uniting Mission Directorate within the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Practice team. It is responsible for the delivery of a high level of quality spiritual and pastoral support to staff and clients of Uniting.

Qualifications:

A Diploma or Degree in Theology or Ministry or related discipline. Ordained as Deacon of the Uniting Church; or a Minister of the Word of the Uniting Church; or minister from another denomination who is able and willing to enter the Admission of Ministers process; or a suitably qualified lay person (eligible to apply for Ministry of Pastor) of the Uniting Church. At least 2 units of completed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.

Experience:

Typically requires 2 or more years experience in ministry, chaplaincy or related community work Demonstrates the ability to identify, document and report changing care needs, preferences, and lifestyle choices of the person in our care. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Uniting Church and its polity, its structure, systems and processes. Understanding of spiritual pastoral care issues relating to people in our care. For those Chaplains working outside Uniting settings such as hospitals, mental health, rehabilitation, police or prisons, specialist skills and experience as required within the specific setting. Demonstrate theological leadership and an ability to promote the understanding of people across the organisation in the Mission of the church and promoting Uniting’s theological principles in practice.

Applications Close - Sunday, 21 July 2024

Enquiries to Rose Rivera, Talent Acquisition Specialist at

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