<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Campbell, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-Time, Temporary&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $34.00 per hour + Superannuation&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Term 3, 2021&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Thursday 1 July 2021</p> <p>At St Thomas More's Primary, our mission is to provide a quality education, promote a love of learning and nurture the potential of all. Our talented teachers are dedicated to instruction and learning excellence through high quality teaching programs and pedagogy.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>School Chaplain/Student Welfare Officer</strong> at St Thomas More's Primary.&nbsp;This position supports the wellbeing of students by providing pastoral care services and strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>A sound understanding of and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments, including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of social and emotional needs.</p> </li> <li> <p>An excellent understanding of and ability to implement student support programs</p> </li> <li> <div>A willingness to respond creatively to the needs of the school in the area of the social and emotional wellbeing of students.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>A willingness to contribute towards the wider school community, in order to build and strengthen school’s relationship with parents, parish and community.<br><br></div> </li> <li> <div>An awareness of initiatives and developments in research pertaining to social and emotional learning, and trauma related behaviours in children.<br><br></div> </li> <li>The minimum qualification is a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care (or equivalent).&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMteKtkkRui0FlPy1KkTgArXQX_10OrfrQjZAuAAIf4zOH5jNgXQxDPeu8skXYnb49UB6xRlUy0927mmr9cCJjlGBLnoEHPB9Iash4405dCANx9E4_fqtTUyq46ZS40q2ltZOzcl_Zenu6_5tmU6yIxIA%7e%7e">Position Description</a></p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.<br><br>For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.stmore.act.edu.au/">website</a><span>.</span> Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span>.</span></p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6249 8869 or via email <a href="mailto:%20julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au">julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au</a><br><br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497588/school-chaplainstudentwelfare-officer-st-thomas-mores-primary-campbell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>