Chaplain

Make a Meaningful Impact in Aged Care Chaplaincy

Location: Buderim and/or GympieEmployment Type: Permanent Part-Time, (0.4 FTE) 15 hours each locationRemuneration: $37.36/ hour (SCHADS L2.2) + Superannuation

Join Lutheran Services as an Aged Care Chaplain and provide spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to residents, families, and staff in our aged care communities. This role offers the opportunity to serve people of any faith—or none—in an inclusive and welcoming way, making a profound difference in the lives of older Australians.

About You

You’re compassionate, empathetic and have strong interpersonal skills.  In this role you will support our residents to have holistic wellbeing. You will have:

• Pastoral Care training and experience (Clinical Pastoral Education or similar)
• Theological/biblical literacy
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Police Check, NDIS clearance, and vaccinations as required
• Lutheran Church of Australia Professional Standards Training (or willingness to complete)

Opportunities for training are available.

About the Role

This role is critical to providing spiritual and emotional support across our aged care sites. You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing pastoral care and spiritual support to residents, families, and staff
• Coordinating and leading worship services and other spiritual activities
• Supporting residents in their faith traditions or engaging external religious leaders
• Building strong relationships within the site community and local congregations
• Maintaining pastoral care records and complying with aged care standards and Lutheran Services guidelines

About Us

Immanuel Gardens is a 120-bed facility in Buderim, and Cooinda a 160-bed facility in Gympie. Part of Lutheran Services we are the longest-established not-for-profit aged care and community services providers in Queensland. As we celebrated 90 years of service in 2025, our residential aged care services span 11 homes across Queensland, each committed to delivering excellence in care that upholds dignity, wellbeing, and choice. Our ambitious 5-Year Strategic Growth Plan is reshaping our future from the ground up. With bold targets, visionary leadership, and a relentless drive for impact, we’re scaling up in ways that will redefine what excellence looks like across the sector.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Be a catalyst for change: Drive innovation and excellence in aged care within an organisation that’s boldly expanding with a future-focused strategy
• Grow with us: Tap into learning and professional development opportunities designed to help you stretch, thrive, and shape your career path
• Join a Legacy of Care: Be part of a values-led organisation with a proud 90-year history and a rock-solid foundation—where tradition meets transformation

How to Apply

Applications should be received by 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 but may be reviewed as they come in so ensure you apply now!