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Form of work
Salary- Term time | 12 hours per week
- Fixed term | Commencing 15 April 2024 to the end of the school year
- School Officer Level 5 | $37.17 – $38.98 per hour plus super
- Position is reliant on short term funding
About the college
Mary MacKillop Catholic College is a flourishing Catholic educational community in one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. With state of the art primary and secondary facilities, the College is an exciting and rewarding place for staff, students and their families. Their highly qualified, passionate and experienced staff have created a place of aspiration, compassion and care where they engage minds, ignite hearts and serve others – enabling students to take ownership of their learning and contribute to the wellbeing of their community. Find out more about the College on Facebook.
The opportunity
The College Chaplain provides social, emotional, and spiritual support to assist in meeting the needs of students, their families and staff in ways that will enhance the wellbeing and development of the school community. In order to achieve this, the College Chaplain will work closely with those in key roles of pastoral care and learning support, teachers and the leadership team.
Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.
To be eligible to apply, you must have a Certificate IV or higher that includes competency in mental health and making appropriate referrals and either provision of pastoral care or working with youth. Candidates with proven experience in a similar role at a school will be highly regarded.
Grow with us
As a College Chaplain with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic school’s system. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential.
You will receive regular support from your principal, assistant principal religious education; all to help you to advance your skills and support you in providing the best possible services to students. You will also be a part of a student wellbeing network and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.
The community you will be joining
Just a scenic 20-minute drive from the Toowoomba CBD, Highfields is a rapidly expanding suburb, equipped with all amenities including supermarkets, doctor surgeries, pharmacies and dental practices. With breathtaking mountain and rural views and excellent sporting facilities, Highfields is the ideal place to live and work. Beautiful parks, delightful walking tracks and a historical village also make this a lovely spot to spend some time exploring.
Live outside Highfields? We encourage you to visit the Toowoomba Region website to discover what living in Highfields has to offer.
How to apply
Please address your application to Chris Gabbett, Principal.
Click ‘apply’ to submit and include
- a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated skills and experience as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description
- your resume, to include the names of two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent Supervisor/Principal).
If you require further information about this role, please contact Paula O'Rourke, Assistant Principal Religious Education by email *************@twb.catholic.edu.au.
Applications close Sunday, 10 March 2024.
For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.
Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.
