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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

About us

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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.

This position is based at McClelland College in Frankston.

Hours and Award/Salary Level

This is a part time position, 16 hours per week commencing Term 1 2020 until end of Term 4 2020. 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
• 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

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

For a copy of the Position Description please email Gillian Speirs at gillian.speirs @ salvationarmy.org.au using the subject line: School Chaplain enquiry via EthicalJobs.