Campus Minister - San Damiano College, YARRABILBA
Brisbane Catholic Education
Yarrabilba
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2023
Job overview
As the first Catholic secondary college in the community of Yarrabilba, San Damiano College is perfectly placed between Brisbane’s CBD and the Gold Coast. Yarrabilba, as a master planned community in Logan - home to 45,000 residents on completion, is a vibrant growing community with a planned educational precinct within which San Damiano College is located.
The beautiful architecture of the college will cement San Damiano as a visibly Catholic college within the community and will complement St Clare’s Primary School located just 800 metres away. With adjacent council ovals and the college’s own oval, the school is well resourced with sporting facilities.
The college has opened in 2021 commencing with Year 7, and will grow one year level each year until Year 12. It is envisioned that San Damiano College will be a 5-stream school catering for 1100 students. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role
An exciting opportunity for a faith filled, enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic person to become our Campus Minister.
The Campus Minister works as a member of a team that provides faith, spiritual, emotional and pastoral support to students.
The role is project-focused and designed to contribute to the religious and spiritual life of the school community.
The Campus Minister seeks to empower young people to utilise their gifts and talents and to live their faith in a variety of settings including school, parish, the wider Church, and local community.
The role actively follows and supports the San Damiano College Mission and Vision and lives and demonstrates the College Franciscan Values of Community, Respect, Resilience and Service to Others.
Key Areas
The Campus Minister works in collaborative partnerships to:
- Implement projects that nurture the religious and spiritual identity and culture of the school
- Encourage, facilitate, and support faith, spiritual, emotional, and pastoral development for students
- Promote connections within and beyond the wider Church community
- Create opportunities for student prayer, reflection, and worship and contribute to significant school liturgies and celebrations
- Empower students to use their gifts and talents in service of others through social action and justice activities and initiatives
- Promote the Franciscan charism and offer students opportunities for Franciscan formation
- Engage in on-going professional learning and spiritual formation opportunities
- Assists with the Pastoral program of the college
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- willingness and commitment to support the mission and ethos of Catholic education
- currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card or hold current registration as Teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- formal or informal experience in working with young people in a Christian context (g. formal experience may involve paid work with a registered youth organisation whereas informal experience may involve volunteer work with a local Parish youth group)
- hold or be willing to successfully complete a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Campus Ministry) or equivalent as recognised by BCE (e.g. 4 units at university level in Religious Education or Theology or Ministry or similar related field)
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Estimated start date: Commencing January 2023
Position tenure: Continuing
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 4 days/week (24 hours/week) Mon, Tue & Thu, Fri
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $35.74 per hour
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Peter Edwards
Contact number: 5670 7000
Contact email: pedwards@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 04-Dec-2022
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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.
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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.
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