BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Kellyville NSW

3d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

12-month maximum-term, part-time opportunity | Maternity leave cover | 4 days per week

Support residents, families, staff & volunteers at BaptistCare’s Gracewood Community Village in Kellyville

Help foster wellbeing, dignity and a genuine sense of connection through person-centred pastoral care

Your Role: As a

Chaplain , you will provide compassionate, person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, families, staff and volunteers at The Gracewood Community Village.

Through meaningful engagement and attentive listening, you will identify spiritual and pastoral needs and deliver care that respects each person's beliefs, values and life experiences.

You will conduct worship services, staff devotions, funerals and other rites of passage, while supporting residents through life's transitions. The role also involves maintaining pastoral care records, contributing to team discussions, supporting staff and volunteers, and coordinating Pastoral Care Volunteers.

The Gracewood Community Village is a welcoming retirement living community in Kellyville where residents enjoy connection, independence and a strong sense of belonging

About You: Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy /pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications, with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training

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 Vulnerable People Check’





Current ‘NDIS Worker Check’ or willing to obtain one

Willingness to undergo a police check

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 residents 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

Ability to supervise, support and train pastoral care volunteers

A demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care

Demonstrated commitment to maintain professional boundaries, and professional spiritual development





Previous experience in residential aged care or retirement living will be highly regarded

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 clients in homes and hospitals as appropriate

Baptist Care empowers staff by offering adaptable work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits, including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider.

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.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system, Working with Vulnerable People Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request

📌 Chaplain (Sydney)
🏢 BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care
📍 Sydney