Prison Chaplain
Dhurringile Prison
- Values-based organisation
- Genuine work-life balance culture
- Dynamic and supportive team
About the role
The role of Prison Chaplain will provide ministry to prisoners, their families and prison staff, as a representative of the Uniting Church in Australia. This includes providing pastoral care, as well as leading worship.
The role provides chaplaincy services to Dhurringile Prison, a minimum security facility with an operational capacity of 328.
The prison is located in the Presbytery of North East Victoria and situated about 30km South West of Shepparton and 160km north of Melbourne.
This is a part time role, 4.5 hours per week.
About you
To secure this role you will:
- Have experience in, and commitment to, pastoral ministry within an ecumenical/multi-faith setting
- Hold tertiary qualifications in theology or other relevant tertiary qualifications
- Have completed at least one to two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent
- Have previous pastoral care experience, preferably in a similar setting or experience ministering in an acute mental health setting and/or with people with complex needs
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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About us
The Uniting Church in Australia is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia. The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania supports over 600 congregations and presbyteries in the region, providing a diverse range of services and functions, including mission services as well as financial, property and business services.
As an employer, UCA values justice, inclusion, compassion, shared leadership, respect, integrity, wise stewardship and innovation. A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church is essential
Benefits
- Professional and friendly work environment
- Genuine work-life balance culture
- Part time position (4.5 hours per week)
UCA is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, First peoples and all others regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
UCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all, including children. Successful candidates are required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and sign a Keeping Children Safe Code of Conduct. Successful candidates may also require a Working with Children Check.