Chaplain

Description:

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate [Chaplain] to join our dedicated team [Chaplaincy and Diocesan Parish Partnerships] team.

Location: Fitzroy Victoria and travel to BSL sites

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time or Permanent Part-Time

Salary: $118,802.05 to $ $123,261.96 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation. ( pro-rata for part-time employment )

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

This position supports the work of the Chaplaincy Department, working across the four settings of activity recognised by Chaplaincy. The role includes:

• Working alongside the other members of the Chaplaincy and Diocesan Partnerships team this role proactively provides ongoing pastoral and spiritual care, support and presence to staff and volunteers, Chaplains in this role
• Sustaining a necessary and appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality consistent with a pastoral care role within the organisation
• Embodying and promoting BSL values which encourage and empower all staff to create a culture of work life and collegial respect
• Supporting and collaborating with other divisions and teams to strengthen wellbeing and pastoral care through systems as we build individual and organisational capacity.
• Proactively providing ongoing pastoral and spiritual care, support and presence to staff and volunteers, as they go about their work in the day-to-day operation of the organisation, including providing a kindness dimension to work life.

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. Our purpose is to advance a fair Australia through our leadership on policy reform, our partnerships with communities, and the quality of our services. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change to prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Qualifications in theology/ counselling/ pastoral care or similar disciplines
• Relevant proof of successful completion in at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or its equivalent in another discipline
• Relevant experience and knowledge in all aspects of pastoral care within organisations, as well as to people within the wider community experiencing disadvantage
• Ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to the social justice implications of many faith traditions
• This role is open to both lay and ordained people. Anglican Clergy or Laity must be in good standing, and licensed, or able to be licenced, in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Ministers or lay people of other denominations and faiths should be able to demonstrate they are of good standing within their faith tradition.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Debra Saffrey-Collins at +61 407 315 643 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025 at 11.55 PM

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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