Chaplain Swanonline

Swanonline is a Christ-centred and innovative online sub-school of Swan Christian College, based at the SCEA Head Office in Midland. We provide quality education for students in Years 7-12, supporting their spiritual, emotional and academic development as they learn from home.

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Chaplain to join our team for a 9-month Parental Leave cover position commencing late February 2026. In this role, you will play an integral part in guiding and supporting students' wellbeing through one-on-one and small group pastoral care, helping them stay connected, encouraged, and equipped for success in their studies and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and deliver Christian Living online lessons, providing creative, tech-savvy, and Christ-centred mentoring to students both online and in person.
• Support student wellbeing, re-engaging students in physical schooling, offering prayer and guidance, and being a compassionate presence during challenges or crises.
• Collaborate within the Wellbeing Team, assisting the School Psychologist, supporting students needing external services, and contributing to a safe, caring school environment.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff through effective communication, academic coaching, and spiritual conversations, acting as a positive role model.
• Contribute to College life, including extra-curricular events like Engagement Days, excursions, and productions, while demonstrating active involvement in all school dimensions.
• Perform administrative and support duties, including absentee follow-up, learning support data, and other responsibilities as requested by leadership, adhering to College policies.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian church, living in alignment with the Association's Statement of Faith and beliefs.
• Builds and maintains strong, healthy relationships with families, College staff, and SCEA Head Office.
• Communicates effectively with exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Organised and efficient, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads under pressure.
• Applies strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment, especially in time-sensitive situations.
• Holds a current Working with Children card and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, meeting all compliance requirements.

Desirable:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience in educational support and/or chaplaincy.
• Competent with technology and able to quickly learn our Learning platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, TASS web, Canvas)
• Excited to work with students who require additional learning support.

What We Offer:

• Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.
• High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.
• Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply:

If you're a dedicated guide seeking to make a meaningful contribution as a Chaplain, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website:

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 30th October 2025, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of qualifications
4. Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on or email

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

"We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be."