School Chaplain

Job No: TCE5017

Commencement Date: 7th September 2026

Location: Columba Catholic College - Charters Towers

Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.35 per hour pending experience + Super

Join our team as a School Chaplain at Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers!  

We are seeking a caring, faith-filled, and community-minded School Chaplain to join our dedicated team on a Fixed Term, term time basis completing 12 hours per week (hours per day negotiable).  This position commences on 7th September 2026 and concludes on 4th December 2026. This is a meaningful opportunity to support students’ spiritual and emotional wellbeing, strengthen our Catholic ethos, and foster a sense of belonging across our vibrant school community.

As Chaplain, you’ll provide pastoral and spiritual care to students and staff, create opportunities for faith development, and promote Catholic values through social justice initiatives, reflection experiences, and community engagement. You’ll work closely with the school leadership team, classroom teachers, families, and the wider parish to nurture a faith-filled and compassionate school culture. The successful candidate will hold 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. 

Steeped in gold rush history and set amid the rolling savannah of North Queensland, Charters Towers combines the charm of a historic outback town with the convenience of a thriving regional hub. With its grand heritage buildings, strong sense …