School Chaplain

St Andrews Lutheran College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrews Lutheran College on the Gold Coast seeks a compassionate School Chaplain to support spiritual wellbeing and pastoral life across our P–12 community. The role works under the College Pastor, collaborating with leadership and pastoral care teams to provide faith-informed guidance in a Christ-centred environment.

This part-time, 0.5FTE position is permanent and term-time only, with pay in accordance with the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and experience.

Qualifications

• Active personal Christian faith and commitment to Christian values.
• Experience in pastoral care, ministry support, youth work, or related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication and active listening.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Understanding of child safety obligations and referral pathways.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to promoting the Christian ethos of St Andrews Lutheran College.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visible pastoral presence across the College.
• Provide informal pastoral support through listening, encouragement, prayer.
• Support students experiencing wellbeing, transitions and faith-related questions.
• Assist with chapel services, devotions, worship experiences and major faith events.
• Collaborate with the Chaplain, Pastoral Care Team and College leaders on wellbeing initiatives.
• Support service, outreach and community engagement reflecting the College's mission.
• Respond to wellbeing and safeguarding concerns per College policies.
• Attend camps, retreats and select College activities for pastoral presence.

Skills

Pastoral care

Youth work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Child safety awareness

Job description

St Andrews Lutheran College – Tallebudgera QLD

St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co‑educational E–12 school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education.

Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation and guides everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

About St Andrews Lutheran College

St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co‑educational E–12 school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education.

Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation and guides everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Position Overview

Position Title: School Chaplain
Workload: Part-time 0.5FTE
Hours per Week: To be advised
Employment Basis: Permanent Part-Time (term time only)
Pay Range: In accordance with the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and experience
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027 (or by negotiation)

The Role

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and approachable pastoral presence across the College.
• Provide informal pastoral support through listening, encouragement, prayer and age‑appropriate faith conversations.
• Support students experiencing everyday challenges, transitions and questions relating to faith, purpose and wellbeing.
• Assist with chapel services, devotions, worship experiences and significant College faith events.
• Collaborate with the Chaplain, Pastoral Care Team and College leaders to promote student and staff wellbeing.
• Support service, outreach and community engagement initiatives that reflect the College's Christian mission.
• Respond appropriately to wellbeing and safeguarding concerns and refer matters in accordance with College policies and procedures.

• Attend camps, retreats and selected College activities where a pastoral presence will support student wellbeing and community engagement
• Assist the College Pastor/Chaplain with the planning and delivery of chapel services, devotions, and significant College worship events

Selection Criteria

• An active personal Christian faith and commitment to Christian values.
• Experience in pastoral care, ministry support, youth work, education, community services or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with students, staff and families.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence when supporting others.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practices.
• An understanding of child safety obligations and appropriate referral pathways.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian ethos, mission and values of St Andrews Lutheran College.

Please note: Successful applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check Blue Card, prior to starting work and have the legal right to work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

At St Andrews Lutheran College, you will join a community that genuinely values relationships, faith, wellbeing and service. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the spiritual and pastoral life of a thriving P–12 College while working alongside dedicated and supportive colleagues.

Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 26 October 2026

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures.