Wesley Congregational Life

• Part-time role
• Based in Northern New South Wales (covering sites in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Maclean up to Ballina).

About us

Wesley Mission delivers services and programs to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, adversity, disability, destitution, and helplessness in New South Wales and other parts of Australia as inspired by the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed. Our vision is: “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

With soft hearts, sharp minds, hard feet, and open hands, we seek to continue the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed.

About the role

The focus of the role is to strengthen our Word and deed missional expression across all Wesley Mission. This will happen in a few ways: providing pastoral care and building close working relationships with staff and clients, connecting and facilitating local churches and communities to participate in the scope of our ministry, and being an active voice and influence that strengthens our Word and deed culture.

Essential criteria

The successful candidate for this role will have the following:

Experience and Qualifications

• Pastoral care and chaplaincy experience especially among those who are hurt, disadvantaged, oppressed or marginalised
• Theological qualification, e.g., Bachelor of Theology or equivalent
• Pastoral Care and or Counselling qualification, e.g., one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent
• A working knowledge of reflective practice within pastoral ministry
• Experience in providing pastoral care to clients and staff in a community services context
• Experience working in a dynamic environment across ethnic, socio-economic and theological contexts.

Demonstrated Skills and Behaviours

• Able to provide pastoral care and support in crisis situations to clients and staff
• Ability to build missional networks and collaborative relationships in a diverse setting
• Passion for working with the vulnerable and marginalised of our society
• Resilient, flexible and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Respects and maintains a high level of confidentiality where appropriate
• Highly organised, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Innovative approach to problem solving and commitment to follow through
• Effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Demonstrated competence working in groups with people who lack interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills, public speaking and presentation capabilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, flexible, patient, and ability to relate well to all levels of society that Wesley Mission interacts with
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

Knowledge

• Understanding and commitment to the vision, mission and Christian principles of Wesley Mission and its Word and Deed ministry
• Commitment to and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ together with suitable knowledge, understanding and formal training of the Christian faith
• Strong grounding in the Word of God
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work health and safety practices.

Other Requirements

• Hold and continue to hold a WWCC issued by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
• Hold and continue to hold an entitlement to work in Australia
• Holds a current NSW Driver’s License.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. This role is only offered to permanent residents of Australia.

For further information, please contact: Mrs Jo Garratt at [email protected], using the subject line: Chaplain - Wesley Service Delivery - Northern NSW enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.