ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. Salvos Stores are looking for a devoted Chaplain to join the team in Victoria. We seek someone with a mature spiritual and theological outlook. Join our crew to get more out of your 9-to-5 while making a difference. About the Role Providing pastoral care to the staff and volunteers that work within Salvos Stores through visitation and contact. Attending sites regularly and engaging with the team. Attending Salvos Store manager meetings to provide a spiritual influence. Organising and promoting spiritual activities such as regular prayer time. Promoting available resources to staff and customers of The Salvation Army (TSA) within the local area. Participating in the promotion of TSA missions, vision and values within Salvos Stores. Fostering an environment where we encourage and support the stores and sites in local community engagement, and empower the workforce to actively pursue these initiatives. Facilitating a closer collaboration between Salvos Stores, the local Corps or faith community, and other local Salvation Army services and community organizations About You To be successful in this role you will have: An understanding of, and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army. A Diploma of Chaplaincy and/or Clinical Pastoral Education or willingness to undertake studies. Experience working with front line staff across multiple sites is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience working with vulnerable people. Ability to problem solve creatively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to connect with people in an empathetic manner. Current Australian Driver’s License. Working with Children’s Check. Preparedness to travel across multiple locations in Victoria. About Salvos Stores The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of TSA, and one of Australia’s largest Not For Profit retailers, with over 400 stores nationally, and are dedicated to creating social and environmental impact. What We Offer As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits Private health care discount Company vehicle Flexible working arrangements Employee Assistance Program - multi faceted counselling services The satisfaction of knowing that your contribution is providing our communities with help where it needed most. How To Apply If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current resume and a cover letter, which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
