School Chaplain

St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co‑educational E–12 school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education. Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Position Overview

• Workload: Part-time 0.5FTE
• Hours per Week: To be advised
• Employment Basis: Permanent Part-Time (term time only)
• Pay Range: In accordance with the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and experience
• Anticipated Start Date: January 2027 (or by negotiation)

The Role

St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a compassionate and committed School Chaplain to support the spiritual wellbeing and pastoral life of our College community. Working under the direction of the College Pastor and in collaboration with College leadership and pastoral care teams, this role provides faith-informed pastoral support to students, staff and families within a safe, inclusive and Christ-centred environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual with a strong Christian faith who enjoys building meaningful relationships, supporting wellbeing, and contributing positively to a vibrant school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and approachable pastoral presence across the College.
• Provide informal pastoral support through listening, encouragement, prayer and age‑appropriate faith conversations.
• Support students experiencing everyday challenges, transitions and questions relating to faith, purpose and wellbeing.
• Assist with chapel services, devotions, worship experiences and significant College faith events.
• Collaborate with the Chaplain, Pastoral Care Team and College leaders to promote student and staff wellbeing.
• Support service, outreach and community engagement initiatives that reflect the College's Christian mission.
• Respond appropriately to wellbeing and safeguarding concerns and refer matters in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Attend camps, retreats and selected College activities where a pastoral presence will support student wellbeing and community engagement.
• Assist the College Pastor/Chaplain with the planning and delivery of chapel services, devotions, and significant College worship events.

Selection Criteria

• An active personal Christian faith and commitment to Christian values.
• Experience in pastoral care, ministry support, youth work, education, community services or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with students, staff and families.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence when supporting others.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practices.
• An understanding of child safety obligations and appropriate referral pathways.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian ethos, mission and values of St Andrews Lutheran College.

Please note: Successful applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check Blue Card, prior to starting work and have the legal right to work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

At St Andrews Lutheran College, you will join a community that genuinely values relationships, faith, wellbeing and service. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the spiritual and pastoral life of a thriving P–12 College while working alongside dedicated and supportive colleagues.

Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 26 October 2026. The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. Agency applications are respectfully declined. St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures.