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Housing Chaplain - IpswichChurches of ChristPermanent, fulltime opportunityWork in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 taxfree.Facilitating a holistic pastoral care program.About usChurches of Christ has been there for thousands of Australians who have needed our compassion and care for 140 years. Our team of 4,000 is helping to build communities across Queensland where people are enabled to live hopefilled, meaningful lives.About the roleThe Housing Chaplain Ipswich is a key member of the team providing holistic care and support to residents and staff within a housing context. The role is responsible for the delivery of a number of key objectives which includes, but is not limited to:Facilitating a holistic pastoral care program.Nurturing a JesusCentred spirituality.Developing a healthy community through implementing sound community development practices.Working with volunteers to flourish further care within the service.Chaplains are members of the Mission team of Churches of Christ, and support activities aligned with the strategic direction of, and consistent with, the mission and values of Churches of Christ.This fulltime position provides chaplaincy services to multiple sites within the Ipswich area.About youYou are active in your Christian faith and have a demonstrated competence in holistic pastoral care. As a team person with a teachable spirit, you are able to communicate effectively with others in a variety of contexts. You are comfortable in working alongside people from different faiths, cultures and lifestyle choices teem as well aeducational backgrounds.You are Merkezi and positive role model to others and have proven leadership and management skills with the capacity to deliver outcomes, inspire and motivate teams and work across organisational boundaries to achieve shared goals.Your qualifications and experience for this role should include:Ability to be endorsed as a Ministering Person with Churches of Christ.Certificate IV in Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, Christian Ministry or relevant equivalent qualification.Current Driver''s licence and a willingness to travel periodically. Naf.Demonstrated experience in providing pastoral care, chaplaincy services or community development at an advanced level.Demonstrated ability to function as a servant leader who values all people including the marginalised.Demonstrated ability to model a missional lifestyle and to communicate Christian beliefs and convictions within the Australian context.Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.Imagine working for usOur values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities toPlac,n grow your career. You''ll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.Remuneration packages come complete with salarypackaging benefits that can increase your takehome pay, along with five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees).To applyPlease apply with a cover letter and resume via the recruitment system.For any questions please reach out to Kevin Hamer, Chaplaincy Manager, 0427 291 684.We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.#J-18808-Ljbffr