Chaplain | Newcastle

• A rewarding permanent part time role based in Newcastle (working across Wallsend and Windale)
• Offering competitive base rate + salary packaging with NFP tax-free component 
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs 

At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we seek to transform the lives of people in our communities who are living with disadvantage or experiencing great personal trials.

Delivering support services that are person-centred and tailored to meet local needs, our approach at HopeStreet is deeply rooted in our People First philosophy. We respect and care for each person as a valued individual, placing their health and wellbeing above all else.

About the role:

Due to an internal transfer, we are seeking a Chaplain who will provide quality person-centred Chaplaincy/ Pastoral Care that meets the needs of the community, staff and volunteers and is consistent with BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values. 

This is a permanent part time role (60.8 hours per fortnight)based in Newcastle (working across Wallsend and Windale).

Baptist Care empowers staff by offering flexible work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits including salary packaging and stability while 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.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart
• Active involvement in and recommendation from a local Christian Church
• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary settings
• Current ‘Working with Children Check’
• Willingness to undergo a police check

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for the role, click “Apply” and please provide the following:

• A Cover Letteraddressing the job requirements/selection criteria
• Updated Resume

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 including police background check via our online police check system, Working with Children Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.