Community Chaplain

• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location: Maddington, WA
• Great Salary of $80,000 + 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 stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Mission Australia is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Chaplain to engage with the communities of Maddington and surrounding suburbs. In this vital role, you will connect with Mission Australia services, local churches, Christian groups, Faith groups community groups, and MA clients & tenants, providing support and hope to individuals. You will work with clients struggling with homelessness, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, and other challenges affecting both youth and adults.

By offering your unique blend of compassion, support, and hope, you will strengthen these communities and foster resilience where Mission Australia is actively present. Join us in our mission to create thriving, supportive communities, and support individuals build a brighter, more positive future.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Be available to listen to community members who have a need to talk about personal issues and circumstances
• Provide pastoral care, information and support to community members empowering them to explore future goals, grow and confront personal challenges
• Comply with core responsibilities set out in the MA Child & Youth Safe policies, procedures and supporting documents to practice as required by the role
• Assist access to external support services and community resources as required
• Connect and build relationships with local churches, Christian organisations and other groups to promote opportunities to offer support for MA clients / tenants and promote the services of local churches and other groups on request
• Participate in local church and community events, activities and celebrations and contribute to church and community group communications
• Support MA, community services, churches, other community groups and community members to create a community of cooperation and mutual respect, promoting an understanding of diversity and the range of cultures and their related traditions
• Be available to listen to community members who have a need to talk about their own lives and their search for meaning, referring them to the appropriate church or community group
• Attend local church and community forums and networks as agreed with MA leadership to promote the community chaplaincy program and participate in community discussions and consultations

Requirements for Success

• A Degree/Diploma in Chaplaincy/CPE/Ministry or a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role in a Christian Church or Community Sector
• A comprehensive understanding of the issues and needs of program target group and working with churches and to spread the knowledge of God’s love with sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work cross denominationally while maintaining the Bible as the inspired word of God
• Experience in local churches, case management, counselling or pastoral work
• Influential communication skills – verbal, listening, written and digital
• Current driver’s license
• Current and valid Working with children Check
• Complete alignment with Mission Australia’s Unpacking our Founding Purpose Charter and values

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.

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 you’re 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 [email protected] using the subject line: Community Chaplain enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re 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

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.