School Chaplain

The position 

We invite applications to join the Sunrise Christian School Fullarton community. Starting in Term 4 of the school year 2024, the position offers 14 hours per week (preferably Tuesday and Wednesday, but negotiable) over 40 weeks of the year (school term weeks only). At our Fullarton school, you will have the opportunity to use your God-given gifts and talents to contribute to our warm and welcoming community.

To be successful 

We are looking for committed Christians who are active in church fellowship to join our vibrant Christian community. It is expected that applicants will:

• Have a minimum qualification or qualification equivalent to or higher than a Cert IV, which must include competencies in:
  • Mental health and making appropriate referrals, and
  • Providing pastoral care, and/ or working with youth.
• Be committed to Christ and be able to demonstrate active church involvement
• Provide advice and support to students and parents as needed
• Assist with issues within the school network in regard to bullying, family breakdown, behavioural matters, illness etc.
• Assist students and families with emotional, behavioural, social and spiritual needs as required
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate an excellent professional and interpersonal relationship with students and families
• Possess a good level of computer and administration skills
• Provide a satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) and complete Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse & Neglect in Education & care training or be willing to obtain.

About Sunrise Christian School 

Sunrise Christian School educates the hearts and minds of children to provide wisdom and an understanding of God. Established in 1978, we offer diverse learning opportunities set in a welcoming Biblically based environment, to give each student the opportunity to shine. We have six schools located in South Australia and are a member of Christian Schools Australia (CSA). Sunrise Christian School Marion is an ELC-9, coeducational school.

At our schools, you will find wonderful staff that inspire generations of social influencers and disciples of faith. Our teams are engaging, motivated, and empowered in a holistic, Biblically-based manner to develop a love of learning in our students. We work with parents to support students’ academic, social, and spiritual needs to help them fulfil their potential.

Further information 

Please contact our HR team at careers@sunrise.sa.edu.au or on 8465 6042. For detailed information about the role and its requirements, please refer to the Job and Person specification document available at https://sunrise.sa.edu.au/careers/professional.

Application process 

Please submit your complete application (including your cover letter and resume) via the Sunrise Careers webpage https://sunrise.sa.edu.au/careers/professional by 9am Saturday 21 September 2024. Please note applications will be assessed as received.