The Transition Branch is responsible for the delivery of the Veterans’ Chaplaincy Pilot Program (VCPP). The VCPP was established to explore the benefits and value of delivering veterans’ chaplaincy for veterans and families during and following their transition from the Australian Defence Force.
The Specialist Support Chaplain in the VCPP is responsible for delivering chaplaincy support to veterans and families through and post transition from ADF service with a specific focus on Moral Injury.
The role requires an individual with a broad range of generalist chaplaincy skills, able to deliver chaplaincy support to veterans and families as part of a whole of DVA team. It also specifically requires an advanced level of qualifications and expertise in the prevention, minimisation and rehabilitation of Moral Injury.
The key duties of the position include:
* Working closely with the broader DVA team and Defence and other stakeholders, to support the early identification and treatment of Moral Injury and enhance suicide prevention and wellbeing for high-risk veterans and families through and post transition
* Support other Veterans’ Chaplains, as well as community-based chaplains, faith leaders and providers (as appropriate) in the delivery of focused chaplaincy support to veterans (and families) who have experienced potentially morally injurious situations
* Contribute to the development of the practices, standards and programs of the VCPP including appropriate capturing of data around service provision
* Contribute to the future strategic direction of Veterans’ Chaplaincy and provide input into operational, compliance and general management issues
* Other tasks as directed.
Eligibility
* Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
* All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
* The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
* Current registration as a Minister of Religion (IAW Marriage Act).
* Endorsement by the Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS).
* Moral Injury Skills Training (MIST 3) or equivalent.
* Mental Health and Suicide Prevention qualifications.
* A current Australian driver’s license.
* Capacity to travel and ability to undertake overnight travel and work after hours and on weekends (if required).
* Applicants must be willing to work on Defence bases and/or Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs.
Highly Desirable
* Post graduate qualification in Moral Injury and/or Suicide.
* Ten years post ordination pastoral experience.
* Current or recent service as an ADF Special Forces chaplain
Notes
This recruitment process is being used to fill an ongoing part-time position. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.
Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
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Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation’s duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex-service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community. DVA’s vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.