Impactful Prison Justice Chaplain: Pastoral Care

Sydney Anglicans; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Justice Chaplain to bring pastoral care, spiritual support and the hope of the Christian faith to people within the Silverwater correctional environment. You will walk alongside inmates during crises, offering a compassionate presence that encourages positive life choices during incarceration and after release.

This role requires theological study, pastoral experience, mature faith and the ability to build respectful relationships in a highly structured setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to inmates experiencing crisis, distress or other significant life circumstances.
• Provide one-to-one pastoral care, discipleship and meaningful chapel services that encourage Christian inmates in their faith.
• Create appropriate opportunities for inmates who wish to explore Christianity to engage with the Christian message and access Bibles and Christian resources.
• Provide pastoral support to relatives and correctional staff during times of need, where opportunities arise.
• Build respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds while working within the procedures, boundaries and safety requirements of a correctional environment.

Skills

Empathy

Pastoral care

Communication

Boundary management

Education

Theological studies

Job description

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Justice Chaplain to bring pastoral care, spiritual support and the hope of the Christian faith to people within the Silverwater correctional environment. You will walk alongside inmates during crises, offering a compassionate presence that encourages positive life choices during incarceration and after release.

This role requires theological study, pastoral experience, mature faith and the ability to build respectful relationships in a highly structured setting.