School Chaplain - Part-Time, Student Wellbeing

Swan Christian Education Association Inc.; City Of Armadale; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

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Job summary

Swan Christian Education Association is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to join Southern Hills Christian College in Bedfordale, WA. This part-time, permanent role operates two days per week (Thursday and Friday) during school terms, commencing 27 January 2027.

You will provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and practical support to students, helping them feel known, valued, safe and connected within a faith-based school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Christian faith and active church involvement.
• Proven experience in pastoral leadership and student wellbeing.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and wellbeing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic pastoral care, wellbeing support and guidance to students’ social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Engage and support students through pastoral care programs, camps, excursions, Bible studies, assemblies and student leadership initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students from Kindergarten to Year 12, offering care and support through personal challenges.
• Collaborate as an active member of the Pastoral Care team, helping develop support strategies for students requiring additional support.
• Support student-led Christian activities and leadership opportunities.
• Document student support interactions, report priority cases promptly, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Student wellbeing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Swan Christian Education Association is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to join Southern Hills Christian College in Bedfordale, WA. This part-time, permanent role operates two days per week (Thursday and Friday) during school terms, commencing 27 January 2027.

You will provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and practical support to students, helping them feel known, valued, safe and connected within a faith-based school community.