Make a meaningful difference to the people who care for our community.

At St John NT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As our Chaplain, you'll provide compassionate, confidential, and person-centred pastoral care to our employees, volunteers, and their families, supporting them through challenging experiences and significant life events.

Working as part of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program, this role complements our existing wellbeing services by providing non-denominational pastoral care that respects each person's individual beliefs, values, and needs.

About the Role

This is a 0.4 FTE position offering flexibility in how the hours are worked.

As Chaplain, you will:

- Provide confidential pastoral care and wellbeing support to employees, volunteers, and their families.

- Support staff impacted by critical incidents, trauma, and cumulative stress.

- Provide follow-up support and referrals where required.

- Assist leaders with sensitive conversations and employee support.

- Participate in ceremonial events and provide pastoral support when requested.

- Maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate, approachable professional who understands the unique challenges faced by emergency service personnel.

You will bring:

- Experience providing pastoral care in challenging environments.

- Understanding of trauma, critical incidents, and the impact on first responders.

- Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.





- Ability to work independently and as part of a wellbeing team.

- Commitment to inclusive, respectful, non-denominational care.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

- A recognised qualification in Chaplaincy, Theology, Ministry, Pastoral Care, or a related discipline.

- A minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

- Demonstrated experience providing pastoral support within healthcare, emergency services, military, corrections, community services, or a similar environment.

Desirable

- Disaster Response Training.

- Experience in ambulance, emergency services, or first responder chaplaincy.

- Experience in palliative care or grief and bereavement chaplaincy.

- Understanding of peer support and employee wellbeing programs.

- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.

Why Join St John NT?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the wellbeing of the people who provide critical care to our communities every day. You'll join a supportive organisation committed to employee wellbeing and work alongside dedicated professionals who value compassion, respect, integrity, and service.

If you are passionate about supporting others through life's most challenging moments and have the experience to provide high-quality pastoral care in an emergency services environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

Market-competitive salary

6 weeks’ annual leave pro rata (yes, really!)

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,899 + $2,650 entertainment benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Wellness initiatives + EAP support

A team that genuinely supports each other

📌 Chaplain (Darwin)
🏢 St John Ambulance Nt
📍 Darwin