Become an SU Chaplain in Tasmania!

Working as a chaplain can be a challenging, but rewarding position. A chaplain’s primary role is to provide proactive support and pastoral care for students, as well as their families and school staff members where required. Your aim is to create a positive and safe school environment, looking out for those in need.

Vacancies

CURRENT VACANCIES AS FOLLOWS:

North

We have the following vacancies in the North:

  • Exeter HS – 9 hours per week
  • Scottsdale HS – 9 hours per week

South

We have the following vacancies in the South:

  • Tasman DS – 10 hours per week
  • Lindisfarne North PS – 7 hours (1 day) per week 
  • Moonah PS – 10 hours (2 days) per week 
  • Bagdad PS – 5 hours per week 
  • Montrose Bay HS – 12 hours per week
  • Elizabeth College – 14 hours per week
  • Jordan River Senior School – 4 days x 6 hours per week
  • Hobart City HS – second chaplain 14 hours per week 
  • Cosgrove HS – 10 hours per week
  • Geeveston PS – 5 hours per week
  • Clarence HS – 10 hours  per week

North West

  • No current vacancies

For enquiries or to apply, contact admin@sutas.org.au or download an application pack below.

 

Requirements

Potential applicants for chaplaincy positions should:

  • accept, respect and relate to all members of diverse school communities in accordance with the school chaplaincy guidelines established by the Tasmanian Department of Education
  • have appropriate qualifications (at least a Cert IV in Youth Work, Pastoral Care or higher)
  • be experienced & confident in working with young people
  • be actively involved in a Christian community.

To Apply

For more information, please contact SU Tasmania for a confidential discussion, or you can download our application pack here, and return the completed documents, along with your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria to admin@sutas.org.au

Click here to download all the files you need!

Training

If you’re not yet qualified but interested in gaining relevant qualifications, here are some helpful links:

  • SU Qld: https://training.suqld.org.au/
  • TAFE: https://www.tafecourses.com.au/course-listing/certificate-iv-in-youth-work-grow-training-group/