Chaplain

Chaplain- WesthavenResidential Aged Care(Footscray)

Permanent Part Time-0.8FTE

AboutUs

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care home care retirement living community services disability support and housing.

We know that lifes challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us it can feel more connected supported and hopeful again.

Thats what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today more than 70000 customers 12000 employees and close to 2000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

About the Role

BaptistCareisseekinga compassionate and experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual andpastoral supporttoresidentsatWesthaven ResidentialAged CareinFootscray Melbourne.

This is apermanentpart-timepositionoffering60.8hours per fortnight (equivalent to4daysperperweek)with flexible workdays.

This role willbe basedatWesthaveninFootscrayandinvolveclosecollaborationwiththe shared care team to respond to the diverse needs of clients carers families and staff.

You will bejoiningthe Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care teamwhoprovide effective person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to clients and their familiesstaffand volunteers (collectively our customers) irrespective of cultural background gender sexuality faith traditiondenominationor personal walk alongside our customersvolunteersand employees supporting them to be more relationally connected to God (or a higher purpose) the people in their lives the world around them and within themselves.

BaptistCareempowers staff by offering flexible work hours a supportive team training opportunities and financial benefits including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider.

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy /pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training within the first 12 months of employment

• Experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care

• Willingness to undergo a police check

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability todemonstratea personalactiveand authentic Christian faith along witha high levelof spiritual maturity

• Ability to recognise and meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of customers by designingdeliveringand evaluating person-centred spiritual care initiativesin accordance withprofessional codes and standards of conduct

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop andmaintainpositive working relationships with customers and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Be capable and willing to lead Christian prayers devotions and reflections in a manner that reflectsBaptistCaresChristian identity

• Ability tofacilitatesafe and welcoming spaces which provide a sense of community and belonging treating all customers with equity respect and dignity

• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in ways that respect and value diversity e.g. age race faith culture disability gender spirituality and sexuality

• Ability to manage support and train Pastoral Care Volunteers

• Demonstrated commitment tomaintainprofessional boundaries and professional spiritual development in line with the Christian faith

• Demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care

• Ability to inspire and encourage others to grow in their Christian faith and to embody Christian values in daily life particularly in challenging or complex situations

• Capacity to integrate Christian theology and Biblical teaching into pastoral care in a sensitive andappropriate manner

• Alignment and commitment toBaptistCaresMission Vision and Values

How to apply

• As part of your application please addressthe selection criteria listed above.Applications thatdontaddress the Key Selection Criteria will not be accepted.

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• For more information contactAsher Kirby Spiritual CareManager-

Applications close: 15 June 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.

BaptistCare Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.