Seniors Living Chaplain

• Stanthorpe
• Churches of Christ, Mission Team
• This position is 4 days a week and located in Stanthorpe.

The Seniors Living Chaplain is a key member of the team providing holistic care and support to our Churches of Christ community.

About the Role

Are you passionate about providing spiritual and emotional support, building a welcoming Christ-centered community and making a meaningful difference?

Churches of Christ is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Seniors Living Chaplain to join our team in Stanthorpe. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide holistic care and support to residents, family members, and staff across our Seniors services.

About You

As the Seniors Living Chaplain, your responsibilities will include:

• Pastoral Care: Provide confidential emotional and spiritual support to clients, families, and staff.
• Spiritual Development: Partner with managers to foster a Jesus-centred spirituality through services and programs.
• Community Engagement: Help staff create a welcoming, homelike environment for residents.
• Team Collaboration: Share pastoral insights as part of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Volunteer Support: Build and lead a strong volunteer team in partnership with local churches and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Certificate IV in Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, Christian Ministry, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Experience: A minimum of three years' experience in providing pastoral care or chaplaincy services within a health or community environment.
• Endorsement: Eligibility for endorsement as a Ministering Person with Churches of Christ in Queensland.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to model a missional lifestyle, communicate Christian beliefs effectively within the Australian context, and exhibit servant leadership qualities.
• Compliance: Possess a current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about providing holistic pastoral care and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for the Seniors Living Chaplain position.

Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Kevin Hamer 0427 291 684.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.