At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide spiritual and emotional support to elderly residents and their families.
- Company: Join The Salvation Army, one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work in a peaceful location with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable community members.
- Qualifications: Strong Christian faith and experience in chaplaincy or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Christian with a heart for serving others? Are you passionate about providing spiritual, pastoral, and emotional support to elderly residents and their families? The Salvation Army Aged Care is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Chaplain to join our team at Bethesda Aged Care Centre in Rockhampton, Queensland.
As a Chaplain at Bethesda Aged Care Centre, you will play a key role in fostering a sense of community, belonging, and spiritual enrichment for our residents, families, and staff. This full-time position will see you:
- Providing spiritual, pastoral, and emotional support to residents, families, and staff.
- Leading chapel services, spiritual/reminiscence groups, and memorial services.
- Offering prayer and pastoral care, helping residents find meaning, purpose, and connection in their journey of ageing.
- Acting as an integral member of the leadership team, providing support to the Centre Manager and contributing to decision-making.
- Representing the centre at Salvation Army Local leadership gatherings and offering care and support in line with The Salvation Army's mission to share the love of Jesus.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A strong commitment to the Christian faith and The Salvation Army's mission.
- The ability to offer prayer and pastoral care with compassion and sensitivity.
- Experience in leading chapel services and conducting funerals/memorial services.
- A solid understanding of chaplaincy principles and practices, especially in relation to aged care.
- A Diploma of Chaplaincy or a willingness to obtain one within two years, funded by The Salvation Army.
- A uniformed Salvationist or a committed Christian who is active in their church and has a heart for serving others.
- The ability to wear a recognisable Salvation Army uniform and represent The Salvation Army with integrity.
- A current driver's licence and a reliable registered vehicle.
- A letter of reference from your minister/pastor or Officer is essential.
As a Chaplain, you will have the unique opportunity to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our community, offering them spiritual care and a sense of hope in their later years. You will also be part of a well-respected, mission-focused organisation where your contributions are valued, and your work truly matters.
Benefits include:
- Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging.
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options.
- Four weeks annual leave.
- Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave.
- Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport.
- Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
- Learning and development to support you in your role.
- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
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