Chaplain at Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison

We are seeking a compassionate and professional person to provide Chaplaincy services at the Hobart Risdon Prison.

This 0.4FTE (2 days per week) Chaplain position will be working as a member of the Prison Chaplaincy service providing pastoral care for inmates and staff of the Prison.

The Prison Chaplain will be required to respond to the pastoral needs of inmates and staff, as well as facilitating courses that assist inmates in their faith journeys and contribute positively on their rehabilitation and reintegration back into society.  Chaplains are also required to lead weekly chapel services across the different facilities.

Essential Requirements:

  1. Demonstrated experience in providing Pastoral Care / Chaplaincy
  2. Completion of or be willing to complete at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  4. Working with Vulnerable People Registration, Police check and Identity Check
  5. Intermediate ability to use computers

Anglican Health & Welfare (AHW) is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to undertake Childsafe or Safeguarding Children screening and training.

This role is subject to a licence by the Anglican Bishop of Tasmania

Desirable Requirements:

  1. Demonstrated experience or understanding of working within the justice / prison system
  2. Theological Qualifications
  3. Broad awareness or working knowledge of their own and other faith traditions

The statement of duties, functions and entitlements will be provided on request. To apply, please submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability against the functions of the role.

For more information, please contact Paul Hueston, Acting Executive Officer – Anglican Health & Welfare at executiveofficerahw@anglicantas.org.au. or Phone 0400422009

Applications close: Friday 30th October 2026

 

COMBINED ROLE: AHW is also recruiting a 0.2FTE Aged Care Chaplain which could be combined with this role for the right person.

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