Chaplain
Katanning - Full-Time
Term Three Start (Negotiable)
About Alta-1 College
Alta-1 College WA is an independent Christian, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School of 800 students located in various locations across the state. The College caters for students between 12 and 18 years of age and provides students a pathway to complete secondary education.
Recognising that young people learn best when they feel connected and safe, Alta-1 delivers education in a small school environment while also delivering a well-developed therapeutic recovery model. This unique model provides an environment of belonging for the students encouraging them to acknowledge, confront and resolve negativity while engaging in a journey of healing, restoration, identity formation and purpose finding.
The college intentionally works with disengaged and disadvantaged young people who are considered educationally, behaviourally and socio-emotionally at-risk.
The College was started in Western Australia in 2004 and is a multi-campus school with nearly all Alta-1 campuses deliberately utilising the premises of an existing church community. In May 2015 Alta-1 College QLD was established to provide alternative education in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and currently services 50 students.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Chaplain with relevant experience to join a new and upcoming campus with a large, dynamic team of educators and support staff. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the socio-emotional needs and campus engagement of students within the Alta-1 College system. This position will report directly to the Katanning campus teacher.
Your role and responsibilities
Primary Role
The primary role of a chaplain at Alta-1 College is to support the campus teacher by assisting students in personal and spiritual domains and to act as a link to church youth programs and the community.
Nature of Role
The role of an Alta-1 chaplain is built around the following domains:
• Working with small groups of students
• Working pastorally with individual students
• Assisting the campus teacher
• Extra curricula involvement
• Acting professionally
Please refer to the role description and selection criteria for more complete details.
Essential requirements to be considered for the role
• To be a practising Christian, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• To have a current Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Please refer to the selection criteria document for the full list of essential requirements.
Benefits of working for Alta-1 College
• Salary packaging
• Professional development opportunities
To Apply
If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and a written reference from your pastor. You can find the selection criteria on our website at www.alta-1.wa.edu.au/employment
Please submit applications via e-mail (preferred) to hr@alta-1.wa.edu.au or by mail to PO BOX 301, Joondalup DC 6919. Please address the application to the Great Southern Regional Principal, Steve Sharp.
Application closing date is 4:00pm Friday 31 July 2020.