Chaplains x2

At BaptistCare, we believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard and valued. As a Chaplain supporting clients living independently in their own homes, you will play a meaningful role in helping older Australians maintain connection, purpose, hope and spiritual wellbeing during important stages of life. This role is aligned to BaptistCare's commitment to providing pastoral and spiritual care that celebrates diversity and supports people from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds. 

Make a genuine difference, one conversation at a time. 

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Chaplains to join our team in Perth, with either 2 x part time positions with one supporting the North Metro region and one supporting the South Metro region, or full time covering the whole of Perth Metro. 

You will visit clients in their homes, providing pastoral and spiritual care that enhances wellbeing, fosters meaningful connection, and supports individuals and families through life's joys and challenges. You will work alongside care teams and community partners to ensure holistic, person-centred support for every client. 

About the Role 

In this community based role, you will: 

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to Home Care clients and their families. 
• Support people from diverse faiths, cultures and lived experiences. 
• Assess spiritual wellbeing needs and coordinate appropriate support. 
• Facilitate meaningful conversations, rituals, services and ceremonies as appropriate. 
• Build relationships with churches, faith communities and local support networks. 
• Partner with care teams to ensure spiritual wellbeing is integrated into holistic care planning. 

Why Join Us? 

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning! 

About You: 

You are a compassionate listener who values dignity, respect and person-centred care. You enjoy working independently while building trusted relationships across diverse communities. 

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 
• Current ‘Working with Children Check’ 
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary settings 
• Willingness to undergo a police check 

Essential Competencies: 

• A personal commitment to growth in the Christian faith 
• Ability to recognise the spiritual and pastoral needs of clients and to design, deliver and evaluate person centred spiritual care initiatives in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct. 
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team 
• Ability to facilitate safe and welcoming spaces which provide a sense of community and belonging 
• Treat all clients with equity, respect, and dignity 
• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in ways that respect and value diversity, e.g. age, race, faith, culture, disability, gender, spirituality, and sexuality 
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values and willingness to promote its Christian identity 
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Policies and Procedures 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• A demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care 
• A demonstrated commitment to maintain professional boundaries, and professional spiritual development 

Desirable Experience: 

• Understanding of the spiritual and pastoral needs of those living with dementia, loss, grief and bereavement, long term illness, relationship disharmony, mental health, disability, loneliness, or receiving palliative care 
• Visiting customers in homes and hospitals as appropriate 

Join Us 

If you are passionate about providing spiritual and pastoral care that helps older Australians live with meaning, connection and hope, we would love to hear from you. 

Bring your faith, compassion and care to a role where every visit matters.

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

• A cover letter addressing ALL the listed essential qualifications & experience and competencies  
• Updated Resume 

About Us: 

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. 

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. 

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

 Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice 

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical. 

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all. 

Recruitment agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.