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Chaplain (Travel Opportunities)


Company : Australian Army


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This range is provided by Australian Army. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$100,000.00/yr - A$119,999.00/yrYour role:Youll provide religious ministry or support to ADF members and their families. Youll be required to provide for your own, facilitate for others and care for all. As such, theres some similarity with civilian religious practitioners in the delivery of spiritual guidance, liturgical and sacramental rites of your particular faith group.Youll also provide spiritual support and pastoral care to all members of the Army, regardless of faith or non-faith perspectives held by ADF members. Youll be part of a unified, multi-faith team providing leadership in the practice of faith, spiritual and religious observance and ceremony.Your Military duties include, but arent limited to:Spiritual ministry or supportReligious ministry or supportProvision of adviceCharacter formation and developmentLocationFollowing your initial military training in Canberra and employment training in Victoria, you could be posted to one of the many locations across Australia.On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, youll enjoy a package starting from $120,064 per annum.Minimum Requirements:Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADFBe an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more detailsBe reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. Youll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but dont worry, we''ll give you tips to help you prepareBe able to successfully obtain a security clearanceAt least two years of pastoral experience since ordinationMinister of Religion endorsed by an appropriate denominational authorityMinimum of a Bachelors degree in ministry or theologyHow to ApplyClick the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Chaplain and well get in contact with you shortly.Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.auFor further information on the above points, or to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army, visit: Chaplain - ADF CareersSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment Administration and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr