Chaplain (Corrections)

About the Role – Part Time - 3 days per week

Join our Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care team, providing compassionate spiritual and pastoral support within a corrections facility. You’ll work directly with clients in custody, supporting them, their families, and staff through times of challenge and reflection. You’ll lead Christian services, facilitate moments of reflection, and provide guidance tailored to the unique environment of a corrections setting. You’ll help embed spiritual wellbeing into daily practice while modelling our Christian values with warmth, respect, and authenticity.  Collaborating with local faith communities you will also coordinate "Breaking Free", BaptistCare's post-release mentoring program, journeying with men as they transition from prison back into the community.

About you:

You are a compassionate and resilient spiritual care professional with experience in corrections or similar complex environments. You can build trust quickly, listen deeply, and offer guidance with empathy and discretion. You are confident leading Christian services and reflections, working collaboratively with diverse teams, and supporting people from all walks of life while upholding our Christian values.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy / pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training within the first 12 months of employment
• Minimum of 12 months previous experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care
• Ability to recognise and meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of customers by designing, delivering and evaluating person-centred spiritual care initiatives, in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the Baptist Churches SA/NT Chaplaincy Stipend
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion, alternatively click on the Position Description below.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.