Community & Justice Chaplain – Dubbo

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As our Community & Justice Chaplain – Dubbo, you'll have the opportunity to share the hope of Jesus and provide compassionate pastoral care to people experiencing disadvantage, isolation, incarceration and significant life challenges. Whether you're supporting someone through a personal crisis, walking alongside a person in custody or building meaningful connections within the community, your ministry will be grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, compassion and the opportunity for hope. Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven Christian community where we don't just talk about values – we live them.

Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and gospel-centred Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support across correctional and community settings in Dubbo. This opportunity offers two options: Combined Community & Justice Chaplaincy: 60% Community Chaplaincy and 40% Justice Chaplaincy, providing ministry across both community and correctional settings.

Justice Chaplaincy Only: An opportunity for candidates who wish to focus exclusively on providing pastoral care and spiritual support within the correctional environment. Please note: Community Chaplaincy is only available as part of the combined position.



Applicants interested in undertaking Community Chaplaincy must also be willing and able to fulfil the Justice Chaplaincy component.

Working collaboratively with local Anglican churches, Anglicare services, correctional stakeholders and community organisations, you'll build trusted relationships, provide practical and spiritual support, and create opportunities for people to explore and grow in the Christian faith.

Community Chaplaincy – 60% of the combined role

You'll build meaningful relationships with individuals and families experiencing disadvantage, social isolation and complex life circumstances within the Dubbo community. Working alongside local Anglican churches and community partners, you'll provide pastoral care, strengthen community connections and help people access practical assistance and ongoing support. You'll create opportunities for people who may be disconnected from traditional church communities to experience belonging, friendship and the hope of the Christian gospel.

Justice Chaplaincy – 40% of the combined role, or a standalone opportunity

You'll provide Christ-centred pastoral care and spiritual support to people in custody within the Dubbo correctional environment. Through individual pastoral conversations, crisis support, chapel services, Bible teaching and discipleship, you'll support individuals navigating challenging circumstances and significant life transitions. You'll offer a compassionate,



non-judgemental presence while encouraging spiritual growth, personal reflection and positive life choices.

For the combined position, build relationships across the Dubbo community, supporting community engagement, outreach and connection with local Anglican churches. Develop collaborative relationships with correctional stakeholders, Anglicare services, local churches and community organisations to strengthen pastoral support and referral pathways. Maintain professional boundaries, accurate records and safe ministry practices while complying with relevant organisational, correctional and safeguarding requirements.

What you'll bring

You're a mature, relational and resilient Christian with a genuine heart for people experiencing disadvantage and complex life circumstances. Your ministry is grounded in a solid personal faith, sound biblical understanding and a desire to share the hope of Jesus through both words and actions. You understand the importance of meeting people where they are, listening without judgement and providing compassionate pastoral care that respects each person's dignity and circumstances.

You'll bring the confidence to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing incarceration, homelessness, financial hardship, social isolation or significant personal challenges. You'll also demonstrate the emotional maturity, sound judgement and qualified boundaries required to minister effectively within structured correctional environments and, for the combined position, community settings.

What's required

A strong, mature and active Christian faith, with a commitment to gospel-centred, Bible-based ministry and ongoing

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