School Chaplain

Position: School Chaplain
Commencing Date: Term 1, 2022
Classification: School Officer - Level 5 
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: Minimum 8 hours a week
Salary Range: $34.46 - $36.13 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Sunday, 12 December 2021 unless filled prior

St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry provides a quality Catholic education for both boys and girls from Prep to Year 9 in a welcoming and inclusive community environment. The school offers a diverse curriculum in modern, well-equipped facilities and has an outstanding staff who are continually developing high quality classroom practices that best meet the needs of students. St Joseph's has a culture of students forming high expectations relationships with one another and with staff.  

The school motto is "Guided by God's Spirit". St Joseph's was the last school St Mary MacKillop founded and in its endeavours, continues to “never see a need without doing something about it”. The school has a rich history and continues to be an important part of the life of the local community.

About the role

St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry  is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Chaplain. This position is a Term Time position, completing a minimum of 8 hours a week.

The role of the Chaplain is to work in collaborative partnership with the school community to provide pastoral and spiritual support to students. 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.

It is a requirement of this role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note proof of vaccination (MyGov Medicare Vaccination Certificate or Medical Certificate) will be required as a pre-commencement document.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: $34.46 - $36.13 per hour pending experience
• 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 additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives 

How to apply

• Complete the application form
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

For more information about the key accountabilities and duties, please see the Position Description.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 12 December 2021 unless filled prior. 

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