School Chaplain - St Joseph's School, BRACKEN RIDGE

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. This is a part-time fixed-term position for commencing on 20 July and concluding on 4 December 2020. The position is four days per week with specific days negotiable.

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; and
• 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:
o formal ordination;
o commissioning;
o recognised religious qualifications; or
o endorsement by a recognised or accepted religious institution.

A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.

St Josephs Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school, situated on 4.5 hectares with sweeping mountain views, with a current enrolment of 676 students. St Josephs School, in strong partnership with the parish priest and parish community, is recognised for proudly offering quality, inclusive, Catholic Education. As the school has grown and changed it has continued to build on the traditions established by the early community of St Joseph's. A spirit of justice and love for all still flows through the total school community and is further strengthened by the traditions established by the parents and staff members over the past thirty-three years, living the school motto of "Jesus in Each Other.

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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;

• currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and

• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Estimated Start Date:   Commencing 20 July 2020

Position Tenure:   Fixed Term

Weeks Worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):   20 July to 4 December 2020

Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required:   4 days per week. Days are negotiable

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:   School Officer Level 5 - $31.92 per hour

Employment Conditions:   Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019

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.

Contact Person:   Gary Creevey

Contact Telephone Number:   32612858

Contact Email:   pbrackenridge@bne.catholic.edu.au

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