Occupation

232231 Religious Leader

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2024, Version 1.0

232231 Religious Leader

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative title

  • Minister of Religion

Specialisations

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ceremonial Celebrant
  • Chaplain
  • Clergy
  • Granthi
  • Imam
  • Monk
  • Pastor
  • Priest
  • Rabbi
  • Salvation Army Commissioned Officer

Skill level: 1

High levels of interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Nurtures people in their spiritual development and discipleship by providing spiritual and moral guidance
  • Administers rites of faiths such as marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
  • Performs administrative tasks for a religious community
  • Prepares and delivers sermons and preachings to members of a religious faith
  • Develops and imparts religious education programs
  • Conducts and leads services and ceremonies for religious festivals and holy days