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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.
About us
Make a profound impact where it’s needed most. The Salvation Army is seeking a compassionate, spiritually grounded Chaplain to join our multifaith chaplaincy team serving people in custody across New South Wales. This is a unique opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and holistic care to individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances.
About the Role
As a Prison Chaplain, you will provide personcentred spiritual, pastoral, and religious support within Silverwater correctional centre. Working collaboratively with a diverse chaplaincy team and correctional staff, you will help meet the spiritual needs of people in custody and staff, offering guidance, connection, and care grounded in Wesleyan theology.
Your work will include facilitating worship services, Bible studies, ceremonies, and ensuring access to appropriate faith support. You will also play a key role in responding to critical incidents with traumainformed pastoral care, contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
This is a full-time permanent position based in Silverwater. Salary is in accordance with Hay Level 12.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver personcentred spiritual and pastoral care grounded in Wesleyan theology.
Create pathways for ongoing spiritual growth by collaborating with local corps, mission expressions, and other faith communities.
Provide timely, compassionate pastoral care during and after critical incidents, applying traumainformed principles.
Plan and lead services, ceremonies, and religious activities in line with Salvation Army traditions and correctional requirements.
Navigate organisational and correctional processes to ensure integrated, compliant pastoral care.
Contribute to staff and management understanding of TSA theology, values, and the importance of sacred spaces.
Work with Area Leadership Teams and correctional stakeholders to embed chaplaincy within broader mission strategies.
Participate in relevant meetings to ensure spiritual care is integrated into service planning and client support.
Complete all administrative, WHS, risk management, and OIMS reporting requirements to maintain service integrity.
Qualifications & Experience
Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
Previous chaplaincy experience or experience in a similar pastoral or spiritual care role.
Diploma of Chaplaincy (required).
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training.
Relevant theological qualifications.
Positive Lifestyle Program (PLP) Facilitator training (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to meet all Corrective Services NSW onboarding requirements
Working With Children/Vulnerable Persons Check
Driver’s licence (if required for vehicle access)
How to apply
You will be part of a missiondriven organisation committed to transforming lives. This role offers the opportunity to bring spiritual care, compassion, and hope into a setting where it can make a lifechanging difference.
Apply now. Applications close as soon as a successful 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 people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people 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
Other facts
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
What you'll do
- As a Prison Chaplain, you will provide person-centred spiritual, pastoral, and religious support within the correctional centre. You will facilitate worship services, Bible studies, and respond to critical incidents with trauma-informed care.
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