Aged Care Chaplain: Spiritual Leader for Residents & Staff

Sydney Anglicans; Woonona; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Structured team

Regular supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Orientation to Pastoral Care Courses

Discounts on major retailers

Meaningful, rewarding work

Job summary

Anglicare in Woonona, NSW, is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership in Eileen Armstrong House and support residents, their families and staff. The role is on-site and part-time, requiring active Christian faith and theological training, with duties including visitation, worship services, and pastoral care.

You will work with the Pastoral Care Team to develop compassionate, person-centred care, maintain professional boundaries, and participate in ongoing supervision and training.

Qualifications

• Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential.
• Ordained or recognised minister with theological training.
• Experience in pastoral care for older persons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Christ-centred pastoral visitation and church services in the home.
• Support residents' spiritual needs and faith development, including non-Christian residents.
• Offer pastoral care to staff and families affected by grief and loss.

Skills

Excellent communication

Pastoral care

Active listener

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Theological training

Ordained or recognised minister

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Anglicare in Woonona, NSW, is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership in Eileen Armstrong House and support residents, their families and staff. The role is on-site and part-time, requiring active Christian faith and theological training, with duties including visitation, worship services, and pastoral care.

You will work with the Pastoral Care Team to develop compassionate, person-centred care, maintain professional boundaries, and participate in ongoing supervision and training.