Chaplain Westhaven

Chaplain

Westhaven Community Residential Aged Care (Footscray)

0.8 FTE

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

About the Role

BaptistCare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral support to residents at Westhaven Community Residential Aged Care in Footscray Victoria.

This is a permanent part-time position offering 60.8 hours per fortnight (equivalent to 4 days per per week) with flexible workdays.

This role will be based at Westhaven in Footscary and involve close collaboration with the shared care team to respond to the diverse needs of residents carers families and staff.

You will be joining the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team who provide effective person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to clients and their families staff and volunteers (collectively our customers) irrespective of cultural background gender sexuality faith tradition denomination or personal beliefs. We walk alongside our customers volunteers and 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.

BaptistCare empowers 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 to demonstrate a personal active and authentic Christian faith along with a high level of spiritual maturity
• Ability to recognise and meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of customers by designing delivering and evaluating person-centred spiritual care initiatives in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive 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 reflects BaptistCares Christian identity
• Ability to facilitate safe 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 to maintain professional 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 and appropriate manner
• Alignment and commitment to BaptistCares Mission Vision and Values

How to apply

• Please visit our website to view the Role Statement at find and click on the role heading to download the full Position Description.
• As part of your application please address the selection criteria listed above.Applications that dont address the Key Selection Criteria will not be accepted.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• For more information contact Tobin Hanna General Manager -

Applications close: 11 January 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.

At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare 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.

Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.