School Chaplain - Columba Catholic College, ChartersTowers

Permanent / Contract full-time / part-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date September 30, 2024, 3 p.m.
LocationCharters Towers QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Permanent / Contract

About this job

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Chaplain to commence as soon as practicable. This role is a term time, permanent position completing 8 hours per week.

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.

Key Accountabilities

The Chaplain will represent the school in a professional, warm, friendly and efficient manner. Duties include:

Provide pastoral and spiritual support to students:

  • Spend informal time with students (e.g. playground, classroom and excursions)
  • Mentor and provide practical support to students.

Engage students in opportunities for faith development:

  • Coordinate and facilitate reflection and prayer experiences (e.g. reflection days, retreats, forums, meetings and other similar experiences)
  • Contribute to the organisation of major school liturgies and celebrations.

Advance the religious life of the school community:

  • Contribute to the development and promotion of Catholic ethos within the college community.

Foster the experience of Catholic community within the school:

  • Support events that promote the collegiate spirit of the school
  • Under the direction of the Principal, initiate contact with families of the school community (e.g. families experiencing sickness, families new to the college experiencing hardship).

Engage the school community in social justice and social action:

  • Make information available to students around issues of social justice support and resource service groups within the school community.

Encourage and facilitate connections with church/faith communities and agencies:

  • Encourage student involvement in parish faith communities
  • Facilitate ecumenical and inter-faith relationships and activities.

Undertake ongoing professional learning:

  • Participate in TCE facilitated programs for professional learning
  • Contribute to local cluster gatherings of Chaplains.

Generalist administration support:

  • Maintain relevant records and data.

Any other task as reasonability directed.

Mandatory Criteria

  • Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
  • Certificate IV in Youth Work, Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care or equivalent or higher qualification – this qualification must include competencies in ‘making appropriate referrals’ and mental heath
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
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