College Chaplain

William Clarke College; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working

Tuition discount for staff

Paid parental leave

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

William Clarke College in Kellyville, NSW seeks a Chaplain to lead the proclamation of the Christian gospel and support spiritual formation of more than 2,000 students and 270 staff. In partnership with the Head of College, you will serve on the Executive team and help shape the College's spiritual direction.

This permanent, full‑time role requires experience in Christian ministry to children and youths, active Anglican faith, and capacity to inspire colleagues, collaborate with stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Experience in Christian Ministry to children and youth.
• Regular, practicing member of a Christian Church.
• Alignment with the College’s Purpose Statement and Virtues.
• Ability to guide, inspire and influence colleagues.
• Strategic Christian leadership with effective listening and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proclamation of the Christian gospel to the William Clarke College community.
• Contribute to the planning and development of the College's strategic direction as an Executive team member.
• Report to the Head of College.
• Manage spiritual formation of over 2000 students and 270 staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the College and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Christian ministry

Church member

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Integrity

Empathy

Project delivery

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Theology

Teaching experience (preferred)

Ordained Anglican clergy (preferred)

Job description

William Clarke College is a P-12, co-educational, independent Anglican College. Established in 1988, William Clarke College is located in Kellyville with an enrolment of approximately 2000 students and over 270 staff.

We are a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This statement is intrinsically based upon the belief that Christ is the key to unlocking wisdom that gives us all deep understanding and purpose in life.

The College is committed to enhancing the expertise of our staff, placing a strong focus on individual professional development and seeks to provide leadership opportunities for staff. We are a vibrant community that values passionate and committed staff who engage with our purpose, mission and values.

About William Clarke College

William Clarke College is a P-12, co-educational, independent Anglican College. Established in 1988, William Clarke College is located in Kellyville with an enrolment of approximately 2000 students and over 270 staff.

We are a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This statement is intrinsically based upon the belief that Christ is the key to unlocking wisdom that gives us all deep understanding and purpose in life.

The College is committed to enhancing the expertise of our staff, placing a strong focus on individual professional development and seeks to provide leadership opportunities for staff. We are a vibrant community that values passionate and committed staff who engage with our purpose, mission and values.

About the Opportunity

In partnership with the Head of College and in prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit, the Chaplain will lead the proclamation of the Christian gospel to the William Clarke College community. This important position will have a direct impact on the spiritual formation of over 2000 students and their families, and over 270 staff. In a world where most people in Australian society are not connected to a church, a Christian school provides a unique opportunity for students to grow in their understanding of Jesus and what it means to live a life following him. As a member of the Executive team, you will contribute to the planning and development of the strategic direction of the College.

The role reports to the Head of College.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time Executive position commencing in Term 1, 2027 or earlier by mutual agreement.

About You

• Experience in Christian Ministry to children and youth
• A regular, practicing member of a Christian Church.
• Personal and educational philosophies align with the College’s Purpose Statement and Virtues
• Leader who is able to guide, inspire and influence colleagues
• Strategic thinker who can demonstrate strong Christian leadership, approachability, effective listening and communication at all levels and is also able to plan and deliver on significant projects
• Leader who is relational, able to empathise, collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders
• Leader who maintains high standards of personal integrity and expects high standards of others, while demonstrating high levels of support and accountability
• Leader whose words and actions inspires others
• Leader who sets high standards in areas of scholarship and personal behaviour
• Leader who is skilful in leading a diverse staff team and in addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders across the College
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth both personally and for the team they lead.
• Bachelor Degree in Theology from a recognised reformed, evangelical institution
• Qualifications and experience as a teacher (preferred)
• Ordained Anglican clergy (preferred).

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to Professional Development opportunities
• Freedom to create innovative learning experiences
• Flexible working
• Generous Tuition Discount for Staff
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free flu vaccinations and access to the Employee Assistance Program

William Clarke College is a child safe workplace; all successful candidates will be subject to a Working with Children Check prior to commencement.