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Chaplain Courses

A Chaplain provides religious counselling to individuals and small groups. You might work at a school, residential care home, hospital or correctional facility. A Chaplain might provide religious guidance when people are going through a challenging time or refer them to other support services if required.

Chaplains should have strong interpersonal skills and be good at communicating. It’s important that you can listen well and understand individual circumstances. Chaplains should be able to work with people from a range of backgrounds and should be empathetic and non-judgemental. Depending on their role, Chaplains may have to work irregular hours.

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Popular Chaplain Courses

There are 10 courses available for people who want to become a Chaplain. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

CHC40421
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chaplain earn?

In Australia, a full time Chaplain generally earns $865 per week ($44,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Chaplain?

The number of people employed in this industry has fallen over the last five years. There are currently 13,600 people employed in religious professions in Australia and many of them specialise as a Chaplain. Chaplains may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Chaplain?

If you’re planning a career as a Chaplain, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Chaplaincy. You’ll cover various topics including grief support, mental health, suicide and violence. This course will allow you to choose from electives including aged care, youth work, drug and alcohol abuse and family violence.

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