• Part Time Role offering up to 35 hours per fortnight
• Location: Dubbo / Orana Region, NSW
• Great Salary of $34,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chaplain to support the pastoral health and wellbeing of our staff, clients, and communities.

In this vital role, you will help our organisation embody its Christian founding purpose and values while ensuring the delivery of our performance outcomes. You will provide guidance on religious, spiritual, and personal matters to individuals and groups, fostering a supportive and caring environment. This position involves travel across the Orana Region, including Dubbo, Brewarrina, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Walgett, and Lightning Ridge. If you are committed to offering pastoral care and enriching the lives of those you serve, we would love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide pastoral care and support to employees through regular contact, to clients/residents in Mission Australia supported accommodation facilities and to other clients/participants on request
• Assist staff in their understanding and 'living out' the organisation's Founding Purpose and Values, including promoting values-based decision making at all levels
• Conduct ongoing pastoral care sessions for staff where needed, promoting a reflective internal dialogue and using a personal empowerment style of support
• Where appropriate, refer staff members to other support networks to address issues or concerns outside of the expertise of chaplaincy
• Collaborate with Program Managers to facilitate spiritual and cultural programs for staff including reflections and team activities that are aligned to the operation of the site
• Conduct regular site visits to designated offices to offer support and promote the services of chaplaincy
• Comply with core responsibilities set out in the MA Child & Youth Safe policies, procedures and supporting documents to practice as required by the role
• Research, prepare and conduct reflections for staff and services which are aligned with Mission Australia's Founding Purpose and Values and the operational focus of the site/team/audience
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships across Christian communities, including other chaplaincy providers, churches, para-church organisations and Christian events through active engagement
• Proactively network with internal stakeholders such as the State Leaders and team, Regional Leaders, Area and Program Managers and employees to build awareness of chaplaincy support and function

Requirements for Success

• Relevant theological qualifications, Clinical Pastoral Education, a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy or equivalent qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution
• Previous experience and ability to deliver culturally appropriate pastoral care and to spread the knowledge of God's love with sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work cross denominationally while maintaining the Bible as the inspired word of God
• Strong listening and engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Ability to travel to various sites across the Orana Region, a pool vehicle will be provided
• Demonstrated professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Complete alignment to Mission Australia's Unpacking our Founding Purpose Charter and values

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Chaplain - Dubbo / Orana enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including; Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to Apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you