School Chaplain

About the roleSt Clare's Catholic School, Burdell is seekingan experienced and dedicated School Chaplain.
This role is a permanent, term time position working 25 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, commencing 20 January 2025.
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 AccountabilitiesThe Chaplain will represent the school in a professional, warm, friendly and efficient manner.
Duties include: Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students:Engage students in opportunities for faith development:Advance the religious life of the schoolcommunity:Foster the experience of Catholic community within the school:Engage the schoolcommunity in social justice and social action:Encourage and facilitate connections with church/faith communities and agencies:Undertake ongoing professional learning:Participate in TCE facilitated programs for professional learningContribute to local cluster gatherings of Chaplains.Generalist administration support 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.Qualification (or commitment to obtain) 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 heathCurrent Driver's LicenceAbility to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of TownsvilleAbility to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria Interest in ongoing professional developmentExperience in the education or Catholic sectors What We Offer Competitive Hourly Rate: $38.31 - $40.18 per hour pending experienceAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaryModern facilities, equipment and resourcesAccess to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service14 Weeks' paid parental leaveDeferred Salary SchemeAccess to corporate health schemesInduction processes and professional learning programsAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programs and initiatives Our OrganisationTownsville 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.