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Australian Army Reserves - Chaplain null

Darwin, Townsville, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart

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Extend your religious and spiritual guidance to a wide group of Army members and their families, as part of a multi-faith team in the Army Reserve.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-10
Salary
AUD 71,760

$299/day tax-free(Pro-rated for the job period)

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education
Tertiary Education
TESOL
Vocational Education & Training

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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Your role:  

As a Chaplain in the Army Reserve, it is up to you to look after the spiritual welfare, provide guidance and pastoral support to all members of the Army, regardless of their faith or denomination. 

In this part-time role, you’ll become an integral part of the Defence community and enjoy an important leadership and mentorship role, whilst remaining an active member of your own faith group. 

During times of peace or conflict, you’ll be there to guide and provide counsel to people in the Army who need it most. If you’re looking for a rewarding new challenge, this role in the Army Reserve could be for you.  

Wage:  

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.  

On completion of military training and initial employment training your rate could increase to: $299/day tax-free. 

Life in the Army Reserve:  

Thousands of men and women enjoy part-time roles with the Army Reserve, operating alongside full-time Army personnel. The only difference is that your commitment is flexible.  

Initial training length will vary based on your chosen role, after which you will normally be expected to serve between 20 and 100 days a year. This could involve an evening each week and one weekend a month, and even extended periods away.  

We do our best to make sure this fits in with your work and family commitments; and deployments are voluntary so if you choose to stay local, there are plenty of ways to make a difference closer to home. And with no minimum period of service, you can leave the Army Reserve whenever you like. 

Apply Now:  

For this role, you must be a Minister of Religion endorsed by a denominational authority, have a Bachelor’s degree in ministry or theology and at least two years pastoral experience since ordination.  

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Reserve Chaplain and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For more information, get in touch with our Professional Services Recruiting team member Ani Kollarik-Higgins via email applications@dfr.com.au or call on 0438 347 882.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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