College Chaplain - Good Samaritan Catholic College, BLI BLI
Brisbane Catholic Education
Bli Bli
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- April 19, 2021
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2021
Job overview
Good Samaritan Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 College located at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast. The College opened in 2019 and is steadily growing towards full enrolment. The first seniors will graduate from the College in 2024. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our School provides a place to assist all students to excel to the best of their ability in all areas, contribute to the community and lead the way in our changing society.
The College's motto "Journey with Compassion" is lived every day in the lives of our students, staff and community. We are a place of learning where confident, self-directed and focussed students thrive in a supportive environment, working towards a positive and hope-filled future.
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Good Samaritan Catholic College is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic College Chaplain to support the spiritual and social-emotional development of our students. Working closely with the Assistant Principal - Religious Education, the College Chaplain will provide students and staff with social, emotional and spiritual support, provide an additional adult role model in the school and enhance engagement with the broader community, including parents, the parish and the wider community.
The School Chaplain will:
• contribute to and promote the development, alignment, attainment and review of the mission and strategic goals for Brisbane Catholic Education
• work closely with others to promote and develop student wellbeing, emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community
• collaborate with other role holders 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 Brisbane Catholic Education school:
Qualifications - 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’ e.g. CHCCS422B (Respond holistically and refer appropriately) and CHCMH301C (Work effectively in mental health).
As a School Chaplain the successful applicant is recognised:
- by the local school, its community and Brisbane Catholic Education 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.
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 April 19, 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/wk - Days of work negotiable
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 5
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: Louise Mills
Contact Telephone Number: 0753748800
Contact Email: psblibli@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 19-Mar-2021
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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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