Senior Faith and Wellbeing Coordinator

2 days ago

Bairnsdale East, Australia beBeeSpiritual Full time $100,000 - $120,000

About the School Chaplain Role

Job Description

The School Chaplain provides pastoral care and spiritual support to students, staff, and the broader school community. They play a key role in developing and delivering programs that foster student wellbeing, Christian formation, culture, and community engagement.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Chapel, Culture, and Spiritual Formation:

    • Organise weekly Chapel services that are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with our values.
    • Encourage and support student involvement in Chapel through a student choir, worship band, readings, and prayer.
    • Involving the wider Christian community (e.g., local churches, guest speakers, worship leaders) in Chapel and in the life of the school.

  2. Lunchtime Engagement Programs:

    • Coordinate and deliver lunchtime programs designed to engage students socially, spiritually, and emotionally.
    • Maintain existing Primary lunchtime program and, if capacity allows, explore opportunities for a Secondary lunchtime program.
    • Create safe, inclusive spaces where students can connect, build relationships, and grow in their understanding of themselves and others.

  3. Breakfast Club:

    • Oversee the delivery of the weekly Breakfast Club in collaboration with existing staff and student volunteers.
    • Support volunteer coordination and ensure that food ordering and service run smoothly through existing systems.

  4. Wellbeing and Pastoral Care:

    • Provide pastoral support to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or spiritual challenges.
    • Facilitate small group programs (e.g.,Cool Kids) supporting social-emotional learning and mental health, adapted to fit within the time allowance.
    • Offer friendship mediation, support for neurodiverse students, trauma-informed care, and assist with crisis response as needed.
    • Liaise with teaching staff, families, and external agencies to ensure effective and collaborative support.

  5. Administration and Compliance:

    • Maintain appropriate records of pastoral interactions in line with privacy and school policy.
    • Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with mandatory reporting obligations.
    • Participate in school staff meetings and professional development as appropriate.
Key Selection Criteria

A committed Christian with a mature and active faith, able to articulate and model Christian values in a school context. Experience working with children and young people in a pastoral, ministry, or wellbeing role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively to students, staff, and families.

Benefits

Work with an authentic Christian team. EAP program with free counselling. Employee benefits & discounts program with 15-50% off leading retail brands. Be part of a faith community that shares regular devotions and prayer. Grow in your faith, skills, and experience.

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