College Chaplain

Start date: As soon as practicable
Classification: Term Time - 2-3 days per week
Pay Rate: School Officer Level 5 - $31.95 - $33.50 per hour
Contact: HR Services (07) 4773 0900 
Email: recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is a Catholic secondary boy's boarding college.  Located in an ideal rural setting in the heart of the Herbert River Valley, the College is approximately 30 km north west of Ingham and situated on Warrgamay land.  The main industries are sugarcane, forestry, and cattle.  Abergowrie is close to Wallaman Falls which is the highest single drop waterfall in Australia and the beautiful Broadwater National Park. 

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 is recognised as being central to achieving our mission.  

What we are looking for
St Teresa's College is seeking applications from suitability qualified and passionate individuals to commence as the School Chaplain for 2-3 days per week commencing January 2020. 

The role of the Chaplain:

• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students
• Create opportunities for the faith development of students
• Advance the religious life of the school community
• Foster the experience of Catholic community within the school
• Engage the school community in social justice and social action
• Encourage and facilitate connections with Church/faith communities and agencies
• Undertake ongoing professional learning

Criteria:

• Hold a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or an equivalent qualification
• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility.
• Undertake system based Student Protection Training

Please see Position Description for further information.

How to apply:

• Written Cover Letter outlining why you are best suited for the position
• Current resume including referees

Applications close 4pm Tuesday the 28th January 2020 unless filled prior.