Chaplain

Southern Hills Christian College is a K-12 Christian school in Bedfordale, Western Australia, and is part of the Swan Christian Education Association. Our staff are all committed Christians, and this belief is embedded both explicitly and implicitly in our curriculum and all that we do.

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Chaplain to join us in a part-time, permanent position commencing 27 January 2027. This position will be 2 days a week, Thursday and Friday, during the school terms.

The successful candidate will provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and practical support, helping students feel known, valued, safe and connected. Through your commitment to Christian ministry, pastoral care, and student wellbeing, you will help create a nurturing community in which every child is supported to flourish academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide holistic pastoral care, wellbeing support and guidance to students’ social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Engage and support students through pastoral care programs, camps, excursions, Bible studies, assemblies and student leadership initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students from Kindergarten to Year 12, offering care and support through personal challenges.
• Collaborate as an active member of the Pastoral Care team, helping develop support strategies for students requiring additional support.
• Support student-led Christian activities and leadership opportunities.
• Document student support interactions, report priority cases promptly, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Proven experience in pastoral leadership and student wellbeing.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development, wellbeing frameworks, and restorative practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Current Working with Children Check, and Department of Education Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Selection Criteria:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Postgraduate study in pastoral care, counselling, or educational leadership.
• Experience leading Christian worship or mentoring young people in faith-based setting.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated guide seeking to make a meaningful contribution in Christian education, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that has a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 5th November 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of a current Working with Children Check and Department of Education Criminal History Check, or willingness to apply for each.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Principal Brett Costin on (08) 9497 1751 or email jobs@southernhills.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”