Chaplain

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Brisbane Grove; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for not-for-profit

Free confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide confidential pastoral care to staff and participants across the Roma House and Boundary Street sites in Brisbane. The role emphasizes listening, presence, and spiritual support within the organisation’s Christian values.

Requirements include theological qualifications and pastoral education, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.

Qualifications

• Relevant theological qualifications or equivalent, with pastoral care training.
• Experience providing culturally appropriate pastoral care.
• Ability to work across Christian denominations while aligning with Mission Australia’s purpose.
• Excellent listening and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and appropriate pastoral boundaries.
• Willingness to undergo police history checks and references.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to staff and participants across Roma House and Boundary Street.
• Be available on-site, building trusted relationships through presence and listening.
• Provide spiritual and personal support with sensitivity and respect.
• Support staff wellbeing through pastoral conversations and reflective practice.
• Identify needs outside chaplaincy scope and connect to appropriate supports.
• Collaborate with Managers to develop reflections and pastoral activities.

Skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Pastoral care

Education

Theological qualifications

Clinical Pastoral Education

Certificate IV in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy

Job description

Part-Time, 7 Hours per Week Location: Brisbane, NSW Hourly Rate of $55.57 + 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Sometimes the greatest support we can offer is simply to be present, to listen, connect and walk alongside someone when they need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide approachable and confidential pastoral care to staff and participants across Roma House and Boundary Street.
• Be available on-site, building trusted relationships through presence, listening and meaningful connection.
• Provide spiritual and personal support to individuals or groups with sensitivity and respect.
• Support staff wellbeing through pastoral conversations, reflective practice and an empowering approach.
• Recognise when needs sit outside the scope of chaplaincy and connect people with appropriate additional supports.
• Work alongside Program Managers and Group Activities Facilitator to develop relevant reflections, activities and pastoral care opportunities.
• Help staff understand and live Mission Australia’s Christian founding purpose and organisational values.
• Build positive relationships with local churches, Christian communities and other pastoral care providers.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions.

Requirements for success

• Relevant theological qualifications, Clinical Pastoral Education, Certificate IV in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy, or equivalent recognised qualifications.
• Experience providing culturally appropriate pastoral care with sensitivity and respect.
• Ability to work effectively across Christian denominations while maintaining alignment with Mission Australia’s Christian founding purpose.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A professional approach to confidentiality and appropriate pastoral boundaries.
• Ability to engage sensitively with people experiencing complex life circumstances.
• Ongoing commitment to personal spiritual growth in the Christian faith and active participation in a local church community.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to work across the two Brisbane locations.
• 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.

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

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 [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.