Primary School Chaplain

About ACC Southlands

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

ACC Southlands is a growing school community located in the beautiful city of Albany. There are approximately 330 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 on-campus with a further 700 students from Pre-primary to Year 12 in our Distance Education cohort. Although we are growing rapidly, we are focused on sustainably stewarding God’s creation and we have a heart that all students will be well known, well loved, and well taught. See a video of the Principal giving insight into the school here.

For more information about CEM read our Employee Value Proposition.

About the role

The Chaplain is responsible for working one-on-one, or in groups, with the students and giving spiritual and emotional guidance in the school and developing a positive culture that results in developing a quality social atmosphere within the school.

This role would suit an experienced counsellor/chaplain with good social skills who is willing to be flexible to help out wherever needed.

This part-time 2 days a week (0.4FTE) position is expected to start as soon as is practicable.

About you

• You have suitable qualifications/experience.
• You possess a capacity to nurture a growing school with a hands-on approach.
• You are highly motivated and able to build rapport with students and staff..
• You are confident in the use of technology.
• You have a servant heart and vibrant Christian faith.
• You are organised with strong counselling skills.
• You are highly empathetic and able to consider the needs of families while progressing the delivery of service in a timely manner.
• You are someone who thrives when working collaboratively and when given the opportunity to show initiative.

Benefits

• Work with a dedicated Christian team.
• Be part of a faith community that shares regular devotions and prayer.
• Play an active part in growing the school and providing quality Christian education to students in need.