Prison Chaplaincy: Compassionate Pastoral Care & Presence

Ccnswact; Australia; Remote; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Churches of Christ NSW & ACT is exploring an opportunity to expand our chaplaincy presence within Corrective Services NSW. We currently have a part-time position in the Sydney area, with potential for this to become full-time in the future.

The role focuses on presence, pastoral care and spiritual support for inmates, staff and families. The successful applicant would require endorsement through the CCAC and accreditation by Corrective Services NSW.

Qualifications

• Appropriate ministry or theological qualifications.
• Significant pastoral, chaplaincy or spiritual-care experience.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to people of any faith or none.
• Understanding of trauma, grief, loss, confidentiality and boundaries.
• Willingness to do regular pastoral supervision and professional development.
• Completion of or willingness to complete a 400-hour CPE course.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to inmates.
• Support staff and families where appropriate.

Skills

Pastoral care

Chaplaincy experience

Interfaith care

Trauma understanding

Supervision & PD

CPE 400h

Education

Theological qualifications

Job description

Churches of Christ NSW & ACT is exploring an opportunity to expand our chaplaincy presence within Corrective Services NSW. We currently have a part-time position in the Sydney area, with potential for this to become full-time in the future.

The role focuses on presence, pastoral care and spiritual support for inmates, staff and families. The successful applicant would require endorsement through the CCAC and accreditation by Corrective Services NSW.