<p><strong>Position Title:</strong> School Chaplain<br><strong>Workload:</strong> Part-time 0.5FTE<br><strong>Hours per Week:</strong> To be advised<br><strong>Employment Basis:</strong> Permanent Part-Time (term time only)<br><strong>Pay Range:</strong> In accordance with the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and experience<br><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> January 2027 (or by negotiation)</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a compassionate and committed School Chaplain to support the spiritual wellbeing and pastoral life of our College community. Working under the direction of the College Pastor and in collaboration with College leadership and pastoral care teams, this role provides faith-informed pastoral support to students, staff and families within a safe, inclusive and Christ-centred environment.</p> <p>This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual with a strong Christian faith who enjoys building meaningful relationships, supporting wellbeing, and contributing positively to a vibrant school community.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain a visible and approachable pastoral presence across the College.</li> <li>Provide informal pastoral support through listening, encouragement, prayer and age-appropriate faith conversations.</li> <li>Support students experiencing everyday challenges, transitions and questions relating to faith, purpose and wellbeing.</li> <li>Assist with chapel services, devotions, worship experiences and significant College faith events.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Chaplain, Pastoral Care Team and College leaders to promote student and staff wellbeing.</li> <li>Support service, outreach and community engagement initiatives that reflect the College's Christian mission.</li> <li>Respond appropriately to wellbeing and safeguarding concerns and refer matters in accordance with College policies and procedures.</li> <li>Attend camps, retreats and selected College activities where a pastoral presence will support student wellbeing and community engagement</li> <li>Assist the College Pastor/Chaplain with the planning and delivery of chapel services, devotions, and significant College worship events</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>An active personal Christian faith and commitment to Christian values.</li> <li>Experience in pastoral care, ministry support, youth work, education, community services or a related field.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with students, staff and families.</li> <li>Demonstrated empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence when supporting others.</li> <li>Strong communication and active listening skills.</li> <li>The ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practices.</li> <li>An understanding of child safety obligations and appropriate referral pathways.</li> <li>The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.</li> <li>A commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian ethos, mission and values of St Andrews Lutheran College.</li> </ul>