Chaplain

Fraser Coast Anglican College; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Salary packaging

Staff children discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP,

Job summary

Fraser Coast Anglican College in Hervey Bay, Queensland, is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral leadership across the College, grounded in the Anglican tradition. You will nurture faith, wellbeing, and belonging for students, staff and families through worship, faith formation and community engagement.

Working with the leadership team, you will foster a vibrant Christian culture, support spiritual development, and contribute to religious education initiatives within a distinguished regional

Qualifications

• Ordained Anglican Priest licence or eligibility.
• Experience in leading Anglican worship and liturgy.
• Recognised theological qualification.
• Current Working with Children Blue Card.
• Chaplaincy experience in an Independent school or similar setting.
• Strong communication with warmth and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the College’s pastoral care program.
• Provide pastoral ministry and spiritual support to students, staff and families.
• Create and coordinate worship experiences and Chapel services.
• Participate in College assemblies and special events.
• Support staff in integrating Christian faith into teaching.
• Contribute to Religious and Values Education across the College.

Skills

Chaplaincy experience

Worship leadership

Communication with warmth

Public speaking

Education

Ordained Anglican Priest / ministry licence

Theological qualification

Working with Children Blue Card

Job description

Fraser Coast Anglican College – Brisbane QLD

Fraser Coast Anglican College is a leading K-12 school in beautiful Hervey Bay, the gateway to World Heritage-listed K'gari. As a proud member of the Anglican Schools network of South East Queensland, FCAC has a strong reputation for academic excellence, student engagement, and holistic education. FCAC was awarded 'Regional School of the Year' at the 2022 Australian Education Awards, a testament to its commitment to innovation, quality teaching, and student success.

About the role

Fraser Coast Anglican College is seeking a passionate and community-focused Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across the College. Grounded in the Anglican tradition, the Chaplain will nurture the faith, wellbeing and sense of belonging of students, staff and families through pastoral care, worship, faith formation and community engagement. Working closely with the College leadership team, this role plays a key part in fostering a vibrant Christian culture and bringing the College’s mission and values to life each day.

Duties

• Participate in the College’s pastoral care program.
• Provide pastoral ministry and spiritual support to students, staff and families
• Create and coordinate worship experiences and Chapel services for students and staff.
• Participate in College assemblies and special events.
• Provide professional support and guidance for staff in the integration of aspects of the Christian faith into their day to day teaching and classroom activities.
• Contribute to the development of Religious and Values Education (RAVE) throughout the College.

Skills and experience required

• Ordained Anglican Priest licensed by the Archbishop of Brisbane or be eligible to be granted a ministry licence by the Archbishop of Brisbane.
• Experience in leading Anglican worship and liturgy, including sacramental services, in engaging and meaningful ways.
• Recognised theological qualification.
• Hold and maintain a current Working with Children Blue Card.
• Chaplaincy experience in an Independent school context or other environments involving extensive work with young people (highly desirable) and their families.
• Demonstrated capability in communicating clearly, with warmth and confidence, with students, staff, families and external stakeholders, especially regarding spiritual matters.

Culture

Staff at FCAC are caring and dedicated people who value relationships, insist on high standards and are supportive of the aims and ethos of an Anglican school.

• 12.75% superannuation
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Fee discounts for children of staff members
• Work with a leading, award-winning regional school
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP, annual flu vaccine)

Fraser Coast Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe Organisation.