Inspiring School Chaplain & Faith Leader for Girls

Mlc School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth support

Onsite facilities and parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MLC School in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across Pre-K to Year 12 in a full-time, permanent capacity. You will collaborate with the existing Chaplain to foster faith formation, worship, pastoral care and engagement within the school community, aligning with the Uniting Church in Australia ethos and the school's values of belonging and service.

You will lead worship and chaplaincy programs, support students and staff, and work with

Qualifications

• Ordination as a Minister of the Word or Deacon in Uniting Church or willing to undergo admission
• Relevant qualifications in theology, ministry or pastoral education
• Teaching qualification eligible for NESA registration
• Experience providing spiritual/pastoral care in school or church

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to students and staff
• Create and lead worship, chapel services and school celebrations
• Support Religious Education teaching and faith formation
• Collaborate with school leaders, counsellors and wellbeing teams
• Encourage social justice, service and community engagement

Skills

Pastoral care

Faith formation

Worship leadership

Community engagement

Education

Theology degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification (NESA eligible)

Ordination as Minister/Deacon

Job description

MLC School in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across Pre-K to Year 12 in a full-time, permanent capacity. You will collaborate with the existing Chaplain to foster faith formation, worship, pastoral care and engagement within the school community, aligning with the Uniting Church in Australia ethos and the school's values of belonging and service.

You will lead worship and chaplaincy programs, support students and staff, and work with