Chaplain

Overview

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Contract full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsville (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia). Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, with a regional footprint extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. The organisation employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil its mission of providing quality educational services through its Catholic school communities.

A Catholic education involves more than teaching the basics; it encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing an excellent education and diverse life experiences. Our supportive, flexible working environment places care for all employees at the centre of our ethos.

Job reference: TCE787. Closing date: March 22, 2021. Location: Home Hill QLD, Australia. Type: Full-Time. Status: Contract. Contact: 07 4773 0900 or recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au.

About This Job

St Colman's School, Home Hill is a co-educational Catholic school offering Prep to Year 6. The school provides a small school environment and promotes Gospel values based on Catholic tradition, nurturing students' spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is important. Our staff are central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes.

About The Role

St Colman's School is seeking applications from an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Chaplain. This is a Term Time position completing 8 hours across 2 days per week on a Fixed Term Contract until the completion of the 2021 school year. The Chaplain works in collaboration with the school community to provide pastoral and spiritual support to students, fosters faith development, and advances the religious life of the college. The Chaplain will engage with Church/faith communities and agencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students: spend informal time with students (playground, classroom, excursions); mentor and support students during the transition to adulthood.
• Engage students in opportunities for faith development: coordinate reflection and prayer experiences; help organise major liturgies and celebrations.
• Advance the religious life of the school: contribute to Catholic ethos within the college.
• Foster the experience of Catholic community: support events promoting collegiate spirit; contact families in need under the Principal's direction.
• Engage the school community in social justice and social action: share information about social justice resources and groups.
• Encourage and facilitate connections with church/faith communities: involve students in parish activities; foster ecumenical and inter-faith relationships.
• Ongoing professional learning: participate in TCE programs and local chaplain networks.
• Generalist administration: maintain records and data.
• Any other reasonable task as directed.

Experience

About You

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to balance priorities.
• Experience in providing ministry and spiritual support and wellbeing services to students.
• Experience in supporting children, young people and families to address social and emotional needs.

Skills

• Ability to liaise with community service organisations, government agencies and other services.
• Ability to support the college and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs.
• Ability to support the ethos and values of Catholic Education.
• Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.

Attributes

• Understanding of the Mission and Purpose of Catholic Education and religious/values education in young people.
• Willingness to work with students, staff and the college community.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Card; paid Blue Card required before commencement as per No Card, No Start policy (Queensland).
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care (or higher) including competencies in making appropriate referrals and mental health.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville as needed.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role safely.

Desirable Criteria

• Interest in ongoing professional development.
• Experience in the education or Catholic sectors.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments. In some cases, immunisation against certain preventable diseases may be required.

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting: $33.56 - $35.19 per hour pending experience.
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata).
• Salary packaging options.
• Modern facilities and resources.
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement).
• Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• 14 weeks' paid parental leave.
• Deferred Salary Scheme.
• Corporate health insurance.
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities.
• Well-being programs and initiatives.

How to apply

• Complete the application form.
• Upload a cover letter addressing the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description.
• Upload a current resume with contact details of two professional referees.

Please see the Position Description for more information. Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. Applications close 5pm Monday, 22 March 2021.

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing

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