Minister of Religion Career Assessment
Occupation Code
272211List
STSOL
Descriptions
Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community. This occupation requires high levels of personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
Job Description
- Preparing and conducting services of public worship and acknowledgments of faith
- Preparing and delivering sermons, homilies and special talks, and planning music for services
- Participating in the social and welfare activities of communities, encouraging people to be aware of their responsibilities, and organising participation in community projects
- Conducting classes of religious instruction, and supervising prayer and discussion groups, retreats and seminars
- Conducting premarital and family counselling and referring people to professional service agencies where necessary
- Performing marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
- Visiting members of the community in their homes, hospitals and other institutions to provide advice and religious comfort
- Keeping records as required by the church and civil law
Skill Assessment
Applicants are required to have a degree related to the nominated position. PhD / Bachelor (including Honours Bachelor and Master) 104 weeks of study time in Australia
Work requirements
Applicants are required to have: at least 52 weeks of post-graduation work experience in Australia related to the nominated position
An additional qualification at least Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level in a highly relevant field of study, and at least two years of post-qualification highly related work at an appropriate skill level in the past five years; or An additional qualification assessed at an AQF bachelor degree or higher, but not in a highly relevant field of study, and at least three years of post-qualification highly related work at an appropriate skill level in the past five years;
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