Spiritual Care Coordinator Locum
Casual position
Location: Melbourne / Victoria / Tasmania
About Baptcare
Baptcare is a purpose-driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disabilities, financially disadvantaged individuals, and those seeking asylum.
Our values are deeply rooted in Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness, guiding us in all aspects of our operations and interactions.
About the Role
Baptcare has a professional Spiritual Care Team of over thirty Spiritual Care Coordinators. We are looking for an experienced, articulate, and competent Spiritual Care Professional to work as a locum primarily in Greater Melbourne, as well as in regional/rural Victoria and Tasmania.
This is a casual position. The Spiritual Care Coordinator Locum supports our Residential Aged Care facilities and In-Home Care teams during vacancies or while staff are on leave. Deployments typically last from several weeks to several months, focusing on providing short-term spiritual and emotional care support for our elderly residents and clients.
Responsibilities include:
1. Provision of high-quality spiritual care
2. Significant co-creative leadership with teams
3. Effective supervision of spiritual care volunteers
4. Supporting the coordination, resourcing, and development of initiatives that facilitate the integration of spiritual care across the organisation
Key Selection Criteria
1. An active personal faith and involvement in a faith community/church or support network
2. Mature spiritual and pastoral formation with the capacity to reflect theologically on experience
3. Highly developed listening and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an understanding of person-centred care
4. Understanding and demonstrated ability to work sensitively with individuals and faith/community groups from diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to explain the practice and possibilities of spiritual care to people from varied backgrounds
6. Experience and/or special interest in working in cognitive decline, complex trauma, and palliative care contexts with older people
7. Experience in providing pastoral/spiritual care to people outside a faith community
8. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team
9. Experience and skills in administrative duties, including data collection and reporting on outcomes
10. Competence in Microsoft Office and related software
11. Alignment and commitment to Baptcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values
12. Qualifications in Spiritual Care, Chaplaincy, or Theology
13. At least one unit of CPE/STFE or willingness to complete one at own cost within 12 months of employment
What We Offer
At Baptcare, our values guide our actions. You'll experience a culture of genuine respect, support, and positive intent. We're dedicated to achieving results through change, continuous improvement, and an unwavering focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
As a successful candidate, you can expect:
1. Competitive salary with access to tax benefits through salary packaging and novated leasing
2. Opportunities for career development
3. Access to confidential counselling and support services
How to Apply
Please visit our website to view the Role Statement at jobs/search/find and click on the role heading to download the full Position Description.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
As part of your application, please address all of the selection criteria listed above. Applications that don't address the Key Selection Criteria will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have:
1. Satisfactory National Criminal History Check, renewed every three years
2. COVID-19 vaccinations (per Baptcare's Vaccination policy)
3. Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia
4. Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle
5. NDIS & Working with Children Check may be required
For more information contact Gayle Hill, Spiritual Care Manager.
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, and partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
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