School Chaplain

Job No: TCE5139

Commencement Date: 18 Janaury 2027

Location: Mary Help of Christians Catholic College - Shaw QLD 

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

Join our team as a School Chaplain at Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw!    

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 8 hours per week.  This position commences on 18 January 2027 and concludes on3 December 2027.  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. 

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