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Form of workSchool Chaplain
Full time
Trinity Anglican School - 2 campuses, White Rock and Kewarra Beach
The School Chaplain has a vital role in nurturing and sustaining the Christian and values-based ethos of the School, in an inclusive, multi-faith community. They are responsible for providing support for school students and the wider school community in a range of ways, such as assisting students in exploring their spirituality; providing guidance on religious, values and ethical matters; and helping school counsellors and staff in offering welfare services and support in the case of bereavement, family breakdown or other crisis and loss situations. This also includes preparing and running Chapel services and assisting with classroom faith exploration and instruction.
The Chaplain role is to support students and staff to create an environment of cooperation and respect, whilst promoting an understanding of diversity within the range of religious affiliations and their traditions, and work with parents/carers at all times respecting their rights to ensure the religious and moral education of their children is in alignment with their own convictions.
Accommodation benefits will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)
Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Cairns. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach.
The successful applicant
You will have experience and suitable qualifications in Chaplaincy or Youth Ministry, and preferably an Ordained Minister of the Anglican Church.
You will also:
- be youth focussed and have experience working with youth and families
- have experience working with students to create a positive and inclusive culture
- demonstrate professionalism in dealing with sensitive student and parent matters
- be able to demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of appropriate referral pathways
- have high level communication and presentation skills
- have demonstrable knowledge of the Bible and the application of Christian doctrines
Working with students checks
TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with students. To ensure your suitability to work with students, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:
- National Register Screen via the Anglican School’s Commission check
- Blue Card suitability check
How do I apply?
Please provide the following information in Microsoft Word or PDF format to be assessed for this position:
- Your current résumé and
- A cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this position.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact the HR Manager on **@tas.qld.edu.au.
The school has the right to fill the position prior to the closure date if the right candidate is found.
