Chaplain - St Mary's College, MARYBOROUGH
Brisbane Catholic Education
Maryborough
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2020
Job overview
Applications are invited for a position as School Chaplain. As a member of this team, you will support the faith, spiritual and pastoral needs of students. This includes support and guidance about ethics, values, relationships and spiritual issues; the provision of student welfare; and enhancing engagement with the broader community.
As School Chaplain you will:
-contribute to and promote the development, alignment, attainment and review of the mission and strategic goals for Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE);
- work closely with others to promote and develop student wellbeing, emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community;
- collaborate with others such as the Campus Minister or APRE in supporting the faith, spiritual and pastoral needs of students;
-provide appropriate referrals for students in accordance with school approved protocols and processes; promote positive partnerships within and beyond the school community.
Minimum requirements for applicants for the position of School Chaplain in a BCE school include possession of either:
-a Certificate IV in Youth Work; or a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care; or
-an equivalent qualification; this certificate or equivalent must include a unit of competency in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’
As a School Chaplain you are recognised:
- by the local school, its community and BCE as having the skills, experience and qualifications to deliver school chaplaincy to the school and its community; and
- by the faith-based community through one or more of the following:
• formal ordination;
• commissioning;
• recognised religious qualifications; or
• endorsement by a recognised or accepted religious institution.
The criteria outlined above, should be addressed within your application.
St Mary’s College, a co-educational Catholic Secondary College is situated in Maryborough Qld and belongs to the Brisbane Catholic Education diocese. St Marys College is aiming to create a supportive, inclusive and faith driven college community that is comprised of students, staff, parents and the wider community working together to improve student outcomes. The Colleges motto 'Service, Courage, Justice’ is embodied with emphasis on developing the whole person academically, spiritually, socially, culturally, physically and emotionally. Offering a technologically forward education our goal as educators is to support all students academically and socially, to make every effort so each individual students’ outcome is as a successful and literate member of society and be able to succeed in the increasingly complex world in which they will live and work. The staff at St. Mary’s College have high expectations for all students to enable them to fulfil their dreams and achieve their ambitions.
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To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2021
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): 2021 School year
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 8 hrs per week - days to be negotiated
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 5 - $33.53 per hour
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Leisa Pedersen
Contact Telephone Number: 41902200
Contact Email: lpedersen@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 09-Dec-2020
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Work in one of our BCE schools
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
- Teaching
- Senior and Middle Leadership
- Specialist positions
- Non teaching support roles
- Graduate teaching
With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools.
Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education. Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities.
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