Chaplain

Dale Christian College WA

ARMADALE, WA 


Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 June 2025


Dale Christian College WA, a K-12 school nestled in the southern suburbs of Western Australia, is actively seeking a dedicated Chaplain to join our school community

<p><strong>Position: Chaplain</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Employment Commencement: Immediate/Start of Term 3</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Closing Date:&nbsp;15 June 2025</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dale Christian College WA, a K-12 school nestled in the southern suburbs of Western Australia, is actively seeking a dedicated Chaplain to join our school community.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Part time position (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)</p> <p>Working Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (7.5 hours per day)</p> <p>Initial 6-month probationary period&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing supportive relationships between students, staff and parents</li> <li>Running and supporting social and emotional wellbeing programs</li> <li>Liaising with families and students</li> <li>Involvement in Chapel services</li> <li>Supporting whole school events including camps and carnivals</li> <li>Maintaining duty of care for students</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong commitment to Christian faith and values</li> <li>Support for the school's Creationist viewpoint</li> <li>Ability to work within the Armadale Congregational Church's Statement of Faith</li> <li>Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Check</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and pastoral care skills</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>Dale Christian College is a ministry of the Armadale Congregational Church that provides high-quality education based on Christian principles. With a student population of 703, our college aims to provide an education of high academic standards that fosters self-discipline, develops gifts and abilities, and nurtures a Biblical worldview.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will be expected to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be prepared to model, uphold and support the ethos of the College and its Core Values.</li> <li>Be well-qualified with demonstrated experience, and excellent communication, organisational and&nbsp;administrative skills.</li> <li>Be willing to be a productive member of our team and work collegially with the other members of the team.</li> <li>Adhere to the “Staff Code of Conduct”, “Child Protection Policy” and the College “Statement of Faith”.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>Applications must be submitted via the following email: <a href="mailto:employment@dalecc.wa.edu.au?subject=Chaplain%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@dalecc.wa.edu.au</a> referencing the position title and include the following:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Covering Letter</li> <li>Completed Application for Employment Form available from our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://dalecc.wa.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://dalecc.wa.edu.au/employment/&nbsp;</strong></a></li> <li>Curriculum Vitae, including two referee contact details<i> (Personal &amp; Current Line Manager - will not be contacted unless shortlisted)</i></li> <li>Pastor/Minister Reference Letter</li> <li>Evidence of current <i>WWCC, National Police Clearance, TRBWA Registration (If applicable), Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency&nbsp;</i>and <i>Academic qualifications and transcripts (certified)</i></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Principal</p> <p>Dale Christian College WA</p> <p>P O Box 273</p> <p>ARMADALE&nbsp; WA&nbsp;6992</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications not received via the above email address will not be accepted.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All candidates are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process at Dale Christian College WA.</p>