At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate spiritual support to inmates and staff in a unique ministry role.
- Company: Join Churches of Christ NSW & ACT, expanding chaplaincy within Corrective Services.
- Benefits: Part-time position with potential for full-time, plus professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Engage in regular supervision and complete a Clinical Pastoral Education course.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through pastoral care and support.
- Qualifications: Ministry qualifications and experience in pastoral care or chaplaincy required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Position Title
Prison Chaplaincy, churches of Christ NSW & ACT
Churches of Christ NSW & ACT is exploring an opportunity to expand our chaplaincy presence within Corrective Services NSW.
We currently have a part-time position opening in the Sydney area, with potential for this to become a full-time position in the future.
Prison chaplaincy is a unique ministry of presence, pastoral care and spiritual support
, serving people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, faiths and life experiences.
The role provides pastoral and spiritual care to inmates, staff and, where appropriate, families.
We would love to hear from people who have
- Appropriate ministry/theological qualifications or recognised standing within Churches of Christ.
- Significant pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual-care experience.
- The ability to provide compassionate, non-judgemental care to people of any faith or none
- An understanding of trauma, grief, loss, confidentiality, and appropriate pastoral boundaries.
- A willingness to engage in regular pastoral supervision and professional development.
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, an approved
400-hour Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) course or equivalent within the required timeframe.
The successful applicant would require endorsement through the
Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committee (CCAC) and accreditation by Corrective Services NSW.
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Prison Chaplaincy employer: Ccnswact
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