Chaplain

Description

ChaplainFull TimeKatanning About Alta-1 College:Transforming communities through justice, knowledge, recovery, and hope Alta-1 College WA is an independent, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School of 800 students located in various locations across the state. As a College, we intentionally work with disengaged and disadvantaged young people who are considered educationally, behaviourally and socio-emotionally at-risk. Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.  The Opportunity:Alta-1 is now operating a campus in Katanning. It is a well-resourced and spacious facility, set behind the stunning federation style Kobeelya Function and Accommodation Centre.The campus enjoys a very rich and supportive relationship with our Partner Church, Katanning Baptist Church. Katanning is centrally located in the 'heart' of the Great Southern.It offers the advantages of a rural lifestyle, with the convenience of easy access to the cities of Perth (3 hours’ drive), Albany (2 hours’ drive) and Bunbury (2¾ hours’ drive). While the area is essentially agricultural, the town is a regional centre with access to a range of recreation and leisure facilities, government, health and education services, as well as a diverse retail and business district.The campus is newly established, progressing rapidly with students who are engaging well and growing our community. You will be joining a growing team led by an experienced, passionate and extremely competent teacher and well supported by Albany and Head OfficeThis is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and talented Chaplain with relevant experience to join a large, dynamic team of educators and support staff. If you have a heart for at-risk young people and hope to make a difference in the lives of students, then we would love to hear from you! The primary role of an Alta-1 Chaplain is to support the campus teacher by assisting students in personal and spiritual domains, and to act as a link to the church and community. This position will report directly to the Campus Teacher.   Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with small groups of students
  • Working pastorally with individual students 
  • Extra-Curricular involvement
  • Assisting the campus teacher

  About YouEssential Requirements:

  • To be a practising Christian, regularly attending church and maintaining a Christian lifestyle
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about helping young people
  • The capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • To have successfully completed the following two mandatory units or be willing to complete on commencement of employment: 
  •  Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
  • Respond to client needs which includes making appropriate referrals (CHCCS016) 
  • To have a current Working with Children’s Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or the ability to obtain these

 For more detailed information on the function and requirement of this role, please see the Job Description located on our website, linked below.  Benefits of working for Alta-1 College:

  • Access to generous Salary Packaging options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity for career progression
  • Working within a fun and friendly Christian environment

  Application Process:If you can see yourself joining the Alta-1 team in one of these roles, then please apply!To be considered, an application must include:

  • a document addressing the entire selection criteria,
  • a current resume,
  • and a currently dated Pastoral Reference from your church pastor. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The Selection Criteria can be located in our Job Description, located on our website: https://www.alta-1.com.au/employment/ Please submit your application via email to recruitment@alta-1.wa.edu.au addressed to the Great Southern Regional Principal, Steve Sharp. Application Closing Date is Sunday, 8th August, 2021 Alta-1 College encourages you to apply for this vacancy as soon as possible and reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.

Type
Jobs @ Independent Schools
Closing Date
08 Aug 2021 0:00
Contact Person
Ariane Bolton
Phone
School
Alta-1 College