Lay Chaplain

Geelong Grammar School; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Geelong Grammar School's Timbertop campus in Victoria seeks an ordained Anglican Chaplain to provide leadership to the Christian life of the campus, oversee daily chapel services, and support students and staff with pastoral care.

Lay Chaplains may be considered if working toward ordination; eligibility for VIT registration and AITSL Proficient level is preferred; teaching Religious Studies is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Ordination as Anglican chaplain with theological and academic qualifications.
• Ability to provide pastoral care to students and staff.
• Strong communication with young people and school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Christian life of the campus and daily chapel services.
• Deliver pastoral care to approximately 245 students and staff.
• Participate in community service programmes and outdoor school activities.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Religious Education

Education

Theological degree

Job description

Job Description

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across three campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.

Timbertop is Geelong Grammar School's Year 9 full boarding campus, located in Victoria's high country near Mansfield, Australia which offers a full academic and outdoor education programme designed to take advantage of the magnificent natural environment.

About the role

The Timbertop Chaplain is part of the Chaplaincy Team headed by the Senior Chaplain based at our Corio campus along with the Authorised Lay Chaplain. This role provides pastoral care, education and spiritual guidance to approximately 245 students along with staff in this close-knit community.

We are seeking an ordained Anglican Chaplain who can provide leadership to the Christian life of the campus, both formally in the daily services within the School Chapel and informally within the School community. Lay Chaplains may also be considered if they are working towards ordination. The successful candidate will have appropriate theological and academic qualifications and be actively involved in our pastoral care programme. Although not mandatory, the Chaplain will ideally be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and able to fulfil the Proficient Level in the AITSL standards. It would be an advantage if applicants are able to teach Religious Studies.

The ability to communicate effectively with young people, members of staff and the wider school community is essential. The Chaplain is an active member of the school's community and participates in both internal and external community service programmes. This role requires someone who will be able to actively participate in the many outdoor pursuits that the Timbertop campus is involved in.

All staff play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience and wellbeing of every student, and Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday the 18th of September 2026.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they aresubmitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.