Become an SU Tas Chaplain!

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 vacancy in the North:

  • Riverside PS – 12 hours per week
  • Mowbray Heights PS – 10 hours per week, 2 days

South

We have the following vacancies in the South:

  • Woodbridge School – 5 hours (Maternity leave, Terms 3-4)
  • Dodges Ferry PS – 12 hours
  • Ogilvie HS – 3 days x 6 hours
  • Collinsvale PS – 5 hours, 1 day
  • Sorell School – 8 hours
  • Howrah PS – 5 hours
  • Fairview PS – 10 hours
  • Jordan River Senior School – 10 hours

North West

We do not have any vacancies at present in the North West.

 

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

Please note: We have been experiencing occasional disruption on our phone line. If you cannot get through, please call David Clarke, our Mission Liaison Manager, on 0417364907. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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!

Please note: We have been experiencing occasional disruption on our phone line. If you cannot get through, please call David Clarke, our Mission Liaison Manager, on 0417364907. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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/