School Chaplain

2 days ago


Burdekin Catholic High School Ayr, United Kingdom Townsville Catholic Education Full time


School Chaplain

Job No: TCE4561

Commencement Date: 19 January 2026

Location: Ayr

Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.35 per hour pending experience + Super

Hours:  8 hours per week 

Join our team as a School Chaplain at  Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr  

We are seeking a caring, faith-filled, and community-minded School Chaplain to join our dedicated team on a Permanent, Term time basis completing 8 hours per week (work schedule hours negotiable). This is a meaningful opportunity to support students' spiritual and emotional wellbeing, strengthen our Catholic ethos, and foster a sense of belonging across our vibrant school community.

As Chaplain, you'll provide pastoral and spiritual care to students and staff, create opportunities for faith development, and promote Catholic values through social justice initiatives, reflection experiences, and community engagement. You'll work closely with the school leadership team, classroom teachers, families, and the wider parish to nurture a faith-filled and compassionate school culture.

Guided by Catholic values, you'll embrace the mission of Burdekin Catholic High School - supporting the holistic development of each child and helping to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every student is known and valued.

 The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it's a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future. 

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

For more information, please review the full Position Description.

We'd love to hear from you Please click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

About us

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.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
  • 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • Salary packaging options 
  • Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • …and a range of other great benefits

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