Chaplain – Narrabeen

A rare opportunity has become available for a Chaplain to join our team at our beautiful flagship site – ANZAC Village, Narrabeen.

Reporting into the Village Manager, you will work closely alongside a second Chaplain and our Lifestyle and Community staff to lead spiritual services across our Narrabeen site. More particularly, this role will provide ecumenical pastoral, wellbeing and emotional support to residents in our aged care facilities and retirement living residents.

Creating a confidential and non-judgmental space for open communication, you’ll empower and assist residents during challenging moments. The role is a full-time permanent position, however there may be flexibility to negotiate hours of work.

RSL LifeCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation focused on enriching the lives of veterans and seniors. Established in 1911, we are driven by our vision to create proud communities, living their best lives. We are dedicated to helping all individuals under our care thrive, every day.

Your main duties will include:

• Partnering with a second Chaplain and Lifestyle & Community staff to develop the spiritual and wellbeing programs of RSL LifeCare across Narrabeen.
• Maintaining active and healthy relationships with staff, residents and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Visiting residents on admission and ongoing periodically.
• Providing one-on-one support to residents to foster spirituality at home.
• Providing compassionate and experienced Pastoral Care and/or Pastoral Counselling.
• Providing bereavement support to families and residents experiencing grief and loss.
• Leading commemorative services including Anzac and Remembrance Day.
• Facilitating Christian chapel services, bible studies, and other groups.
• Leading funerals.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• To align with and uphold and promote the values of RSL Lifecare.
• A thorough understanding of chaplaincy principles and practices.
• Exhibit genuine dedication to serving the elderly community.
• Demonstrate theological reflection or possess formal qualifications in pastoral theology.
• Pursue or obtain a Diploma of Chaplaincy within 2 years of starting.
• To maintain good standing within one’s denomination and representing RSL LifeCare with integrity.
• Possess a current driver’s license and reliable registered vehicle.
• Have knowledge of conditions common in the elderly, including dementia.

In addition, you will need to be:

• Adaptable and flexible to manage conflicting priorities and day-to-day expectations of residents and their families.
• Experienced in retirement living or aged care (highly regarded)
• Veteran experience (highly regarded)
• Able to create and introduce wellbeing initiatives.
• Capable of organising and prioritising your own workload demonstrating high attention to detail.
• Committed to following complex internal policies, industry standards and government regulations.
• Proficient in administration and financial management including sound knowledge and use of computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Office suite and database applications.

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid RSL LifeCare Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role.

What we offer:

• Non-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 for Everyday Living Expenses & $2,650 Meal Entertainment allowance)
• Career and professional development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We value everyone’s safety, respect, and inclusion, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.

Make a positive difference in clients’ lives. Apply now to unlock your potential at RSL LifeCare!