Apply to become a Chaplain
Do you want to become a School Chaplain?We are looking for qualified individuals who are seeking to have an impact in the lives of young people helping them to thrive. The role of a Chaplain is to support young people and help strengthen school communities as a complementary worker within the school.
School Chaplains are tasked with caring for the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the students, teachers and wider school community through a variety of support programs.
School Chaplains run specific programs tailored to the needs of the school such as grief and loss, resilience building and anti-bullying. Chaplains also provide one-on-one care, mentoring and support for students, parents and staff. Chaplains network with the local community to provide a broad range of support services to the school.
The equivalent casual hourly rate of pay is $40 including superannuation. Generate Chaplains are paid throughout the year including school holidays bringing the annualized hourly rate to $28.03 per hour over the 52 weeks.
All Chaplains must be qualified
School Chaplains are required to have as a minimum a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care (or designated equivalent). Generate has an additional requirement of completion, or working towards, a theological or ministry qualification.
Degree or diploma-qualified candidates in education, social work, psychology, welfare, youth work or ministry will be highly regarded.
Generate Chaplains are also required to have undertaken church based Child Protection training. The following may assist you as you seek to undertake this training:
The National Council of Churches in Australia website lists when different churches are running the training in NSW.
The Anglican Diocese of Sydney conducts Safe Ministry Training online. This is available at safeministry.training
Contact the churches in your area – Most churches run Child Protection Training courses for their Sunday School teachers/Youthgroup leaders.
Selection Criteria
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Experience with Youth/ Children
A proven ability to work effectively with young people and a broad understanding of youth/children and issues affecting them
Pastoral Care
A demonstrated understanding of the boundaries and practicalities involved in providing pastoral care to a state school community
Communication
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a range of settings
Teamwork
A demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and independently
Experience in Schools and Education
Proven effective involvement in and a demonstrated understanding of the operation of State schools
Before you begin your application
Please be aware that your application may be submitted to the school interview panel consisting of the Principal, a member of the P&C or wider school community and a representative of Generate.
The online application may take some time to complete so allow up to an hour to process and review before submitting.
You will need the following in order to apply:
Working With Children Check Number
Church based Child Protection Training (place and date)
Referee Contact details (including Pastor)
Employment details
Education details (including transcripts)
Other training details
You should read the following documents before applying:
DoE Reference Documents; Code of Conduct & Dress Code
Generate Chaplain Role
Generate Ministries’ Statements of Faith
Current Positions Available
Generate currently employs Chaplains under two programs.
The National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP) is a Federally funded program and positions are available until December 2018. Applications for ongoing funding will be made by schools towards the end of the year.
The Student Wellbeing Support Program (SWSP) is a NSW State Government funded program that is in place for three years, commencing in 2018.
Applications are now open.
Greater Sydney Region
Bass Hill High School (NSCP)
Blaxland High School (NSCP)
Killarney Heights High School (SWSP)
Meadowbank Public School (SWSP)
Riverwood Public School (SWSP)
Windsor High School (NSCP)
Contact Jonathon Marshall
Phone: 0433 417 326
Southern NSW
Avoca Public School (NSCP)
Monaro High School (NSCP)
Contact Duncan McAulay
Phone: 0402 199 848
Hunter & Central Coast
Coolah Central School (NSCP)
Tuncurry Public School (NSCP)
Forster Public School (NSCP)
Contact Fergus Taylor
Phone: 0432 741 110
Riverina & The Murray
Berrigan Public School (NSCP)
Finley High School (NSCP)
Kooringal Public School (SWSP)
Mathoura Public School (SWSP)
Oaklands Central School (NSCP)
Tooleybuc Central School (NSCP)
Urana Public School (NSCP)
Contact Janice Mitchell
Phone: 0408 686 165
Central West
Gunnedah High School (NSCP)
Contact Fergus Taylor
Phone: 0432 741 110
Sutherland Shire & Illawarra
Contact Liza Fox
Phone: 0438 912 777
North Coast & New England
Ballina Coast High School (NSCP)
Port Macquarie Public School (NSCP)
Contact Tom Magill
Phone: 0405 846 620
Who can be a Chaplain?
Who can be a ChaplainWe are looking for qualified individuals who are seeking to have an impact in the lives of young people helping them to thrive.All Chaplains must be qualified.
School Chaplains are required to have as a minimum a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care (or designated equivalent). Generate has an additional requirement of completion, or working towards, a theological or ministry qualification.
Degree or diploma-qualified candidates in education, social work, psychology, welfare, youth work or ministry will in most cases be deemed to have met minimum qualifications.
If you would like to discuss these requirements further please contact a Regional Chaplaincy Manager.
Why become a Chaplain?
Why become a School ChaplainMany Chaplains agree that being a School Chaplain is one of the most rewarding jobs available.NSW has a growing numbers of state schools who recognise the value of the myChaplain program and are seeking to secure a trained support worker in their school to care for their students and wider school community.
Our Chaplains talk about their role…
‘School Chaplaincy is an amazing opportunity and responsibility, to help today’s generation, and offer a message of hope, in the classroom, playground and staff room’
‘I have always wanted to be a School Chaplain. It provides an opportunity to serve an entire school community in my local town where I can truly make a positive difference’
‘Chaplaincy is incredibly rewarding in every area; community, school culture, the young people’s lives and personally’
‘I see school chaplaincy as a strategic role given by God where His people can minister into students’ lives to sow the seeds of His love and make a real difference, not only in their immediate lives but in the future’
‘Chaplaincy offers a great opportunity to reach into the hearts and minds of students and their parents’
Student Wellbeing Support Officer
The NSW Government has recently announced the Student Wellbeing Support Program.Schools are now able to engage a Chaplain to fill the role of a Student Wellbeing Support Officer.
What is the role of the Student Wellbeing Support Officer?
While the key tasks of a student wellbeing support officer will vary depending on the needs of individual school communities, they could include:
Working closely with, and/or as part of the school learning and support team or wellbeing committee and deliver student resilience and wellbeing services.
Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of students.
Developing relationships with, and referring students to specialist services within the school or externally, under the supervision of the school principal.
Attending Parents & Citizens’ or equivalent parent body meetings as required to provide details of the program and the services that are available.
Facilitating community partnership programs between the school and the wider community, under the supervision of the school principal.
What are the minimum requirements of a Student Wellbeing Support Officer?
Student wellbeing support officers appointed must meet the following conditions:
Accept that participation by schools and students is voluntary.
Respect, accept and be sensitive to other people’s views, values and beliefs.
Comply with state laws and policies in relation to child protection.
Minimum qualification requirements
The minimum qualification is a certificate IV in a relevant discipline for example, Youth Work, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, or an equivalent qualification. The qualification must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.
Additional School Chaplain requirements
In addition to meeting the standard minimum qualification requirements, a chaplain must not proselytise.
Chaplains are to be recognised by the school community as having the skills and experience to deliver school chaplaincy and pastoral care support for school students.
Chaplains may be from any faith. A title other than chaplain may be used, if the title is appropriate to the religious affiliation of the individual.
Chaplains do not provide religious education or perform religious services or rites in their schools.
How do I apply to become a Student Wellbeing Support Officer?
Generate employs Chaplains to work as Student Wellbeing Support Officers
Generate anticipates a number of positions commencing in 2018 which will be advertised on our website.
Application form and positions available here.