Correctional Chaplain: Pastoral Care & Hope in Crisis

Anglicare Australia Ltd; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Anglicare Sydney is hiring a Justice Chaplain to provide pastoral care and Christian support within the Silverwater correctional environment. You will walk with inmates in crisis, offer compassionate presence, and engage staff and families as opportunities arise.

You will deliver individual pastoral care, chapel services and discussions for inmates exploring Christianity, while upholding professional boundaries and safety procedures.

Qualifikationen

• Completed or currently completing theological studies at degree or diploma level.
• Experience and/or qualifications in pastoral care, or currently working towards these.
• A mature Christian faith and demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, respectful pastoral support.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with people experiencing complex circumstances.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, work within established procedures and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Aufgaben

• Provide pastoral care to inmates experiencing crisis or distress.
• Provide one-to-one pastoral care and chapel services to encourage faith.
• Engage with inmates not of the Christian faith to explore Christian messages.
• Offer pastoral support to relatives and correctional staff as needed.
• Build respectful relationships within a highly structured correctional environment.

Kenntnisse

Pastoral care

Empathy

Building relationships

Communication

Risk management

Ausbildung

Theological studies (degree/diploma)

Jobbeschreibung

Anglicare Sydney is hiring a Justice Chaplain to provide pastoral care and Christian support within the Silverwater correctional environment. You will walk with inmates in crisis, offer compassionate presence, and engage staff and families as opportunities arise.

You will deliver individual pastoral care, chapel services and discussions for inmates exploring Christianity, while upholding professional boundaries and safety procedures.