School Chaplain

Position: School Chaplain
Commencing Date:  As soon as practicablePer Hourly Range: $38.31 - $40.18 per hour pending experience
Tenure: Term Time, PermanentClosing Date: Monday, 9 September 2024 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seekingan experienced and dedicated School Chaplain to commence as soon as practicable. This role is a term time, permanent position completing 8 hours per week.

The Chaplain works to create opportunities for faith development of students and advance the religious life of the school community. The Chaplain will foster the experience of Catholic community within the school and engage the community in social justice and social action. The Chaplain encourages and facilitates connections with Church/faith communities and agencies.

Key Accountabilities

The Chaplain will represent the school in a professional, warm, friendly and efficient manner. Duties include:

Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students:

• Spend informal time with students (e.g. playground, classroom and excursions)
• Mentor and provide practical support to students.

Engage students in opportunities for faith development:

• Coordinate and facilitate reflection and prayer experiences (e.g. reflection days, retreats, forums, meetings and other similar experiences)
• Contribute to the organisation of major school liturgies and celebrations.

Advance the religious life of the school community:

• Contribute to the development and promotion of Catholic ethos within the college community.

Foster the experience of Catholic community within the school:

• Support events that promote the collegiate spirit of the school
• Under the direction of the Principal, initiate contact with families of the school community (e.g. families experiencing sickness, families new to the college experiencing hardship).

Engage the school community in social justice and social action:

• Make information available to students around issues of social justice support and resource service groups within the school community.

Encourage and facilitate connections with church/faith communities and agencies:

• Encourage student involvement in parish faith communities
• Facilitate ecumenical and inter-faith relationships and activities.

Undertake ongoing professional learning:

• Participate in TCE facilitated programs for professional learning
• Contribute to local cluster gatherings of Chaplains.

Generalist administration support:

• Maintain relevant records and data.

Any other task as reasonability directed.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care or equivalent or higher qualification – this qualification must include competencies in ‘making appropriate referrals’ and mental heath
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

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

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

• Competitive Salary Range
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.  

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume

Please see the Position Description for more information. 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close Monday, 9 September 2024 unless filled prior.

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