Job description
- A change to make the difference in lives of young people. Join us!
- Join a progressive & supportive Not-for-Profit organisation!
- Full time – Part time role permanent available
Who is Carinity?
Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.
For more information about Carinity, please go to our website here.
Our School
Carinity Education Shalom is recognised for providing culturally appropriate education for predominantly Indigenous students in Prep to Year 12 from the Townsville area. Carinity will continue to work with and support this valuable service.
About the role
Carinity Education Shalom has an opportunity for a School Chaplain to join the team on a full time – part time basis providing support and pastoral care to students and staff and assisting students in finding solutions for social, emotional and academic problems/barriers. This role required availability from 8:00 am. to 4:06 pm.
What do I need for the role?
- Demonstrated experience in chaplaincy, counselling, or other relevant experience, providing pastoral counselling/support services to marginalised adolescent youth and children
- Skilled in conflict resolution, analytical thinking, collaborative decision-making, and effective time management
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care or equivalent, including mandatory units of completion in Mental Health, Making Appropriate Referrals, and ether Providing Pastoral Care or Working with Youth
The bonuses of joining the Carinity team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
- Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
- Be part of a team who are passionate about delivering care excellence.
- Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
- Ongoing training and development.
How do I apply?
Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply use the “Apply Now” button on this page. See the position description at the bottom of this page or visit our website.
Applications should include a brief cover letter and resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences.
You will be required to provide or undertake a National Criminal History Check, which can be submitted by Carinity on your behalf or Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or proof of exemption (e.g. a registered health practitioner) prior to commencing the role.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
For further information only please contact Dan Lyons on 07 3550 3719 or Carinity Shalom on 07 4445 2100 during business hours.