Chaplain
Job No:
END38
Location:
South Australia
For more than 20 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school, educating young people from Years 7-12 under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure worthy memories.
The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.
Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships.
About the role
Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a part-time Chaplain until the end of the 2024 school year as part of our Ministry team. Working 30 hours per week (over 4-5 days) during term weeks plus 1 week in each of the school holidays, the Chaplain will support the Pastor to implement and deliver on Ministry programs and activities, and interact and support both students and staff across the College. While currently a fixed term opportunity (due in part to parental leave), there is the potential for this role to continue into the future.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Ministry Team, staff and local congregations, the Chaplain will provide mentoring and guidance to students and staff, and ensure:
- chapel, worship and devotional life provides students and staff the opportunity to nurture the love of Jesus and grow in Him
- programs are founded in the teachings of the Lutheran Church
- students, staff and families receive appropriate pastoral care
- the provision of leadership and resources for staff in their devotional life with students, and as a staff
- programs identify spiritual gifts, and facilitation of training through small groups for young people
- student wellbeing and student ministry engagement in College ministry events, activities, and programs
The Chaplain will be a model of Christian faith as they actively participate in, and support a wide range of activities across the College, fostering the development and nurturing of faith in students and staff where appropriate. We envision a well rounded and adaptable individual with a true servant heart to provide a strong ministry presence for our students and staff. They will live the love of Jesus in their everyday life, be a great listener, communicator, and public speaker, and accomplished in delivering on ministry initiatives. Candidates of Lutheran faith or background would be highly regarded.
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Applications close promptly at 9am Tuesday 2 April 2024 and are to be submitted by completing the form below, and include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- 3 referees (preferably 2 professional including your current employer & 1 pastoral)
The successful applicant will:
- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e. Bachelor of Theology (highly desirable)) and/or equivalent and relevant ministry experience
- Hold or be willing to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (Working With Children Check (WWCC)) and Mandatory Notification Training Certificate
- Be a practising Christian (of Lutheran faith or background highly desirable) with the ability to relate the Gospel message to their role within the College, and encourage a spirit of Christian care amongst students and staff
- Have demonstrated experience leading mission and ministry programs, including the delivery of chapel and worship, and leading devotional life for both young people and adults (within a secondary school environment highly desirable)
- Display the qualities of a servant leader as a disciple of Jesus
- Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of both Middle Years and Senior Years students, providing age appropriate mission and ministry messages and programs to relevant audiences
- Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and listening), enabling effective interaction with both adults and students using diplomacy, discretion and tact as required in a professional work environment
- Be an engaging communicator with the ability to connect the Word to the young people’s world
- Be inclusive of, and celebratory of the diversity within the College community
- Have an open and warm personality with a heart for young people and their search for meaning in their lives
- Have life experience with the ability to share their journey
- Have strong organisational skills and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise work to achieve outcomes within required deadlines
- Have the ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and integrity
Successful applicants can expect:
- The opportunity to make a real difference with students and staff within our community
- A caring and supportive Christian community environment
- Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment
- To be a positive and significant role model for all students and staff of Endeavour College
We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual to join our College community. If you believe this is you, we encourage you to apply for this role!