Chaplain

• Part-Time, 7 Hours per Week
• Location: Brisbane, NSW
• Hourly Rate of $55.57 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits!
• 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Sometimes the greatest support we can offer is simply to be present, to listen, connect and walk alongside someone when they need it most.

Mission Australia is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide pastoral care to staff and people accessing our Brisbane homelessness programs, including Roma House and our Boundary Street service in Spring Hill.

Working 7 hours per week on one flexible weekday, you will be a trusted and approachable presence across both locations, offering pastoral, spiritual and personal support while helping bring Mission Australia’s Christian founding purpose and values to life.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide approachable and confidential pastoral care to staff and participants across Roma House and Boundary Street.
• Be available on-site, building trusted relationships through presence, listening and meaningful connection.
• Provide spiritual and personal support to individuals or groups with sensitivity and respect.
• Support staff wellbeing through pastoral conversations, reflective practice and an empowering approach.
• Recognise when needs sit outside the scope of chaplaincy and connect people with appropriate additional supports.
• Work alongside Program Managers and Group Activities Facilitator to develop relevant reflections, activities and pastoral care opportunities.
• Help staff understand and live Mission Australia’s Christian founding purpose and organisational values.
• Build positive relationships with local churches, Christian communities and other pastoral care providers.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions.

Requirements for success

• Relevant theological qualifications, Clinical Pastoral Education, Certificate IV in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy, or equivalent recognised qualifications. 
• Experience providing culturally appropriate pastoral care with sensitivity and respect.
• Ability to work effectively across Christian denominations while maintaining alignment with Mission Australia’s Christian founding purpose.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A professional approach to confidentiality and appropriate pastoral boundaries.
• Ability to engage sensitively with people experiencing complex life circumstances.
• Ongoing commitment to personal spiritual growth in the Christian faith and active participation in a local church community.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to work across the two Brisbane locations.

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.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• 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

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 talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

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