Chaplain - Melbourne Metro Prisons

The Salvation Army

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spiritual and pastoral care
Multi-faith prison chaplaincy
Respond pastorally to critical incidents
Provide spiritual and pastoral care within a multi‑faith prison chaplaincy team, supporting the wellbeing of both clients and staff

Job Summary

  • Provide spiritual and pastoral care within a multi‑faith prison chaplaincy team, supporting the wellbeing of both clients and staff.
  • Collaborate with local corps and faith communities to create pathways for spiritual growth and connection.
  • Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.

Matching Summary

Provide spiritual and pastoral care within a multi‑faith prison chaplaincy team, supporting the wellbeing of both clients and staff.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spiritual and pastoral care
  • Multi-faith prison chaplaincy
  • Respond pastorally to critical incidents
  • Facilitate faith-based programs
  • Work across three Metro Melbourne locations

Nice-to-have

  • Committed Christian
  • Holistic client care
  • Positive and sustainable social impacts
  • Inclusive work environment

Key Requirements

  • Relevant spiritual-care qualifications
  • Meets yearly credentialing requirements
  • Mandatory professional pastoral supervision
  • Regular attendance at Christian worship
  • National police record check
  • Employee Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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