You will provide hope and care to children and their families by advocating within and working alongside the school environment and the wider local community.

Frankston Corps is dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities and working for justice. The corps is a base to where community can be involved in Sunday Worship Service, Thrift Shop, Outreach program and Chapel which is open for personal prayer and meditation throughout the week.

The school chaplain program provides an important link with the local school community and provides services to students, their families, and staff. Services provided include engagement with and pastoral care and support to staff, students and their families.

Position Details/Information

This position will provide hope, care and spiritual guidance (where appropriate) to children and their families in the local Frankston area by advocating within and working alongside the school environment and the wider local community. The Chaplain position will have a particular focus on the families of the students to ensure a proactive and holistic approach to the students wellbeing.

This position is based at McClelland College, Belar Avenue Frankston.

Hours and Award/Salary Level

This is a part time position, 16 hours per week commencing in Term 1 or beginning of Term 2 2020 until end of Term 4 2020. The Chaplain will be required to work on a Friday with the other day of the week negotiable. Working hours are only required during school term.

This position is an Award Free classification which attracts an hourly rate of $28.73 gross excluding super.

What you can bring:

• A Certificate IV in Youth Work or a Certificate IV in Pastoral Care
• Diploma of Chaplaincy (desirable)
• Experience to deliver chaplaincy in a school environment (highly desirable)
• Develops spiritual assessment and spiritual risk screening tools
• Establishes and deepens relationships
• Recognises and respects differences in culture, style and viewpoint
• Conveys information effectively - verbally and in writing
• Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

What we can offer you?

• Generous salary packaging options (full and part time positions only)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation