School Chaplain - St Francis Xavier, RUNAWAY BAY
Brisbane Catholic Education
Runaway Bay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- March 2020
Job overview
The School Chaplain works as a member of the school team that provides pastoral support to students. The School Chaplain contributes to the student wellbeing services offered by the school. The role is designed to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students and their families. The role will be enacted differently according to the needs of the specific children and families at the time of implementation.
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
• 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 APRE and Guidance Counsellor 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 qualification requirements for applicants is 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’
• meets the National School Chaplaincy Programme’s Minimum Qualification Requirements
Selection criteria for the position of School Chaplain are:
• Have a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school
• Have good communication and personal skills
• Previous demonstration of the ability to work with a team of people to provide a supportive caring environment for children
• Ability to work closely with others to promote student wellbeing, emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community.
St Francis Xavier is located in Runaway Bay at the northern end of the Gold Coast with an approximate enrolment of 630 students. Our mission and our purpose is to provide high quality education within the framework of our Catholic tradition. Our primary focus is on our young learners but for them to achieve their potential they need staff and parents to journey with them in their learning. Our school motto, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE challenges each one of us to strive for the best in all we do.
Visit our school website here
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 March 2020
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): 2020 school year
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 13 hours per week
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 5 - $31.91 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: Kathy Fuller
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5537 2633
Contact Email: kfuller@bne.catholic.edu.au
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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
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- 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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