About the Role

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a dedicated School Chaplain to join our community. This is a Term Time, Fixed Term position that will run for the remainder of the 2024 School Year.

The School Chaplain will work 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Student Support

• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students through informal interactions and mentorship.
• Engage students in opportunities for faith development through reflection and prayer experiences.

Community Engagement

• Advance the religious life of the school community by contributing to the development and promotion of Catholic ethos.
• Foster the experience of Catholic community within the school by supporting events that promote the collegiate spirit.

Social Justice and Social Action

• Engage the school community in social justice and social action by making information available to students around issues of social justice support and resource service groups.

Professional Development

• Undertake ongoing professional learning through participation in TCE facilitated programs and local cluster gatherings of Chaplains.

General Administration

• Maintain relevant records and data.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card.
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care or equivalent or higher qualification.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.