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About the role In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy (IOPC) ministry, ensuring the delivery of high-quality chaplaincy services across Queensland Correctional Centres. You will play a central role in shaping and embedding Carinitys missional culture, supporting our chaplaincy teams and representing Carinity on the State Chaplaincy Board. This is an opportunity to lead a ministry that changes lives, supports people in need and strengthens communities across Queensland. Your day-to-day will involve Overseeing operational delivery including rostering, worship services, Bible studies, compliance and pastoral support Driving strategic improvements, including recruitment, training and expansion of prison ministry initiatives Building strong relationships with QLD Baptist churches to promote chaplaincy, recruit chaplains and strengthen networks Contribute to the missional culture within Carinity and QLD Baptists movement Representing Carinity and IOPC at events, meetings and the State Chaplaincy Board Providing pastoral care and spiritual support to chaplains, QCS staff and relevant stakeholders Managing reporting, administration, compliance requirements and contributing to strategic planning for IOPC About you You are a compassionate, purpose-driven leader with a strong grounding in Christian chaplaincy and pastoral ministry. You have a genuine heart for supporting people within the correctional system and a steady, spiritually centred approach to your work. You build trusted relationships with ease and lead teams with clarity and confidence. Comfortable engaging with churches, ecumenical groups and key stakeholders, you bring people together to strengthen and grow the ministry. To be successful, you will have Ordination/registration as a Minister of QLD Baptists, with proven pastoral leadership experience Knowledge of Queensland Correctional Centres and Chaplaincy guidelines (preferred) Experience leading teams and navigating complex interpersonal situations Strong communication skills and experience in volunteer management and recruitmentStrong time-management skills and the ability to confidently work autonomously Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and general digital literacy Eligibility to obtain and maintain QLD Correctional Centre security clearance Criminal History Checks Blue Card for working with children The benefits of joining the Carinity team Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options Vehicle and fuel provided as part of your salary package for both personal and work use Access to an employee assistance program At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this On-going professional development and training Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day How do I apply Click Apply and you will be redirected to Carinitys website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application. Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr