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Introduction:Join a community where faith forms the foundation of everything that we do nurturing hearts, inspiring minds and shaping people of good character.Emmanuel College is seeking an exceptional Senior School Chaplain to join our amazing Community.About Emmanuel CollegeEmmanuel College is a co-educational, multi-denominational school with just over 1 600 students, valued by the Gold Coast community for our strong commitment to achieving educational excellence within a framework of thoughtful, intelligent and vibrant Christian faith.Located in the suburb of Carrara on the Gold Coast, Australia; Emmanuel College is situated on a beautiful nine hectare campus, providing stunning state of the art facilities for our College curriculum, programs and community life.Why Join Us?Emmanuel College is a warm, welcoming community of talented, purpose-driven educators and support staff. We are committed to hiring new team members who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of our College and who confess to a personal Christian faith.We believe in the transformative power of education, and the importance of fostering a caring, faith-based community. Many of our staff have been a part of the Emmanuel team for three decades, demonstrating a deep commitment to creating a sense of belonging and inspiring thoughtful engagement with the world.What We OfferSupportive and collaborative work environmentCareer development and continuous learning opportunitiesBe part of a caring faith-based community and make a meaningful impactA focus on well-being - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs availableA commitment to excellence - academic, sporting, arts and cultureWorld-class facilities and learning spacesOnsite cafe serving barista coffee and food.Staff access to gym and fitness facilitiesLive and work on the Gold CoastDescription:We are looking for a self-motivated and engaging individual to support our Senior School chaplaincy program, providing social and emotional support to the students in our School Community.This role may suit either:a skilled Chaplain with ministry experience; ora registered teacher who has broadened their experience and qualifications in ministry, youth work, or pastoral work.The above is flexible for the right applicant, as a part-time role with a proposed 0.5 FTE.Application close date is 4:00pm Friday 1st August 2025.This role has a flexible start date.Skills and Experiences:Selection CriteriaPlease include examples or scenarios and experiences to prove capacity and skills referred to below:Selection Criteria Either prior experience as a School Chaplain with a certificate or diploma in Ministry, Divinity, Theology, or Counselling; or A relevant teaching qualification with current QCT registration.Selection Criteria Experience in supporting youth in a chaplaincy or counselling setting. Seeking a candidate with proven ability to build strong relationships with young people.Selection Criteria Ability to clearly articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christian truths; ability to exegete scriptures and apply them to Christian living.Selection Criteria Musical ability such as piano, guitar or vocals and/or ability to plan mission or service learning trips.Skills/CompetenciesConfidence communicating to large audiences.Ability to clearly articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christian truths.Ability to relate to Senior School (SS) aged students.Ability to exegete the scriptures and apply them to Christian living.Exceptional organisational skills.Musical ability - preferably guitar or piano, and vocals.IT / AV ability.Basic design / presentation skills (Visuals to assist message communication, pamphlets to advertise clubs etc.)Personal AttributesEvery College employee must have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be in regular fellowship and good standing with a local Christian church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily. The appointee must:Be a regular attendee of a local Christian church.Be willing and committed to know the College and support the mission and vision; be committed to the role and fully understand the desired outcomes.Be people oriented; able to accept and relate well to others, be approachable and supportive, able to build effective, professional relationships particularly with students.Have the ability to accept authority and carry out directives.Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm; remain consistently positive and optimistic with work tasks, relationships, decisions and processes.Possess excellent communication skills; be proficient in both verbal and written communication.Be self-motivated, able to show initiative, think critically and problem solve; take responsibility for originating tasks, new ideas and methods, have the ability to think and act without being prompted.Be honest; consistently speak the truth and encourage others to do the same.Be persistent; follow through strongly to completion despite setbacks or obstacles.Have the ability to work in a team; effectively cooperate with others and contribute to the performance of shared tasks.Be reliable and dedicated; meet timeframes, consistently work hard, contribute to help others.Have a commitment to ongoing learning; remain open to new ways of doing things, accept constructive feedback and pursue personal development opportunities and goals.Be organised, accurate and work well under pressure; able to complete tasks to an excellent standard in good time without becoming overloaded or ineffective when the pressure is high.For more information on this role, click here to download the full Application Pack. #J-18808-Ljbffr