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:

  • Riverside HS – 15 hours per week > three days, five hours per day.
  • Trevallyn PS – 10 hours per week > two days, five hours per day.
  • Scottsdale HS – 5 hours per week > one day, five hours. 
  • South George Town PS – 12 hours per week > two days, six hours per day.
  • St Marys District School – 12 hours per week > two days, six hours per day. 
  • Winnaleah District HS – 10 hours per week > two days, five hours

South

We have the following vacancies in the South:

  • Moonah Primary School 5 hours a day, 3 days a week on Mon, Tues, and Wednesdays ASAP until Wednesday 20 December 2023.
  • Hobart City HS – 5 hours per week
  • Campbell Town DS – 20 hours per week > four days, five hours per day.  
  • Tasman DS – 10 hours per week
  • New Norfolk HS – 12 hours per week > two days
  • Lindisfarne North PS – 7 hours per week > one day
  • Clarence HS – 10 hours per week
  • Howrah PS – 5 hours per week
  • Sorell School – 6 hours per week
  • Brighton PS – 12 hours per week > two days

North West

  • Yolla HS – 12 hours per week > 2 days, six hours per day. 
  • Edith Creek PS – 13 hours per week > two days, 6.5 hours per day. 
  • Smithton HS – 10 hours per week > two days, five hours per day. 
  • Smithton PS – 18 hours per week > three days, six hours per day. 

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.
The minimum qualification for a school chaplain is a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Pastoral Care, or Community Work. For your qualification to meet the minimum requirements, it must include a unit on mental health, as well as one on responsible referral:
  • CHCCCS016 – Respond to Client Needs
  • CHCMHS001 – Work with People with Mental Health Issues

National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP) chaplains are required to complete this eSafety training, which is a live, free webinar-based resource for NSCP-funded school chaplains.

SU Australia is a ChildSafe organisation. Our chaplains must complete training on M3 Keeping Children and Vulnerable People Safe before commencing their work at school.

To Apply

For more information, please contact SU Tasmania for a confidential discussion. See the document requirements and submit your online application by opening this LINK in a new window.

Training

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