Chaplain

• Part Time Permanent Role (7 hours per week)
• Location: Mparntwe (Alice Springs) NT
• Salary dependant on skills and experience Super NFP Salary Packaging
• 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 were building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join Mission Australia as a Chaplain and play a vital role in supporting the pastoral health and wellbeing of staff and participants. Based in Alice Springs this role offers the unique opportunity to provide spiritual guidance pastoral care and support in alignment with our Christian founding purpose and values. You will engage primarily with staff with availability also for clients fostering meaningful connections that strengthen both personal and organisational growth.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide pastoral care and support to staff and clients addressing spiritual personal and emotional wellbeing needs.
• Promote Mission Australias founding purpose and values guiding staff in values-based decision making and reflective practice.
• Conduct regular pastoral care sessions for staff and clients fostering self-awareness resilience and personal empowerment.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to design and facilitate spiritual and cultural programs for teams and communities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including employees local churches and community organisations.
• Monitor and evaluate chaplaincy activities providing feedback and suggesting improvements to ensure ongoing success and alignment with organisational goals.

Requirements for success

• Relevant theological qualifications Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally appropriate pastoral care and support spreading the knowledge of Gods love with sensitivity.
• Strong listening engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Demonstrated professional approach to the role including maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth active participation in a local church community and alignment with Mission Australias values and founding purpose.
• Current Valid Drivers Licence and Ochre Card.

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 youre 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 youre 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 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

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you