About this job
Estimated start date: May 2024
Position tenure: Fixed-Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 2024 school year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 2 days a week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 6 - $40.22 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our school: St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School is situated on Brisbane's southside with an approximate enrolment of 640. As part of the Cannon Hill parish, we provide a contemporary, faith-based education for all students, where in partnership with all families we learn about our world, ourselves and our God. As a dynamic learning community we strive to ensure that we provide a learning environment where we work collaboratively to inspire each child to achieve their full potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role - We are seeking a School Chaplain to join our welcoming school community.
As a member of this team, you will support the faith, spiritual and pastoral needs of students. This includes support and guidance about ethics, values, relationships and spiritual issues; the provision of student welfare; and enhancing engagement with the broader community.
About you - The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Outstanding levels of professionalism and commitment to student development
- Commitment to excellence in the provision of services
- Exemplary communication skills and a positive disposition
- Genuine desire to work in partnership with school staff, students and families in the provision and growth of the school’s Service Learning program
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will possess the following:
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care or equivalent qualifications
This certificate or equivalent must include a unit of competency in ‘Mental Health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’ eg: CHCCS422B (Respond holistically and refer appropriately) and CHCMH301C (Work effectively in mental health). - A service focused mindset will be evident in the successful candidate’s ability to articulate their experience in working to create an environment where, in partnership, they have worked to support teams in the achievement of organisational goals.
- Have formal or informal experience in working with young people in a Christian context (e.g. formal experience may involve paid work with a registered youth organisation whereas informal experience may involve volunteer work with a local Parish youth group)
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Greg Cran
Contact number: 0418135547
Contact email: gcran@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 19-May-2024