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School Chaplain - St Monica's College, Cairns

  • 494670
  • Cairns
  • St Monica's College - Cairns
  • Non-Teaching
  • Part time - Fixed Term

Commencement Date: 6 May 2025 (or as negotiated with College Principal) 
Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term until 5 December 2025, 12 hours per week (school term-time only)
Salary Range: SOF Level 5 - $38.29 to $40.15 gross per hour pending experience
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Friday 2 May 2025

 

St Monica's College, Cairns

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade.  St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions.  As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes.  During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings.  Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy.  We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students.  Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates. 

About the Role

The School Chaplain is focused on providing social, emotional, spiritual and pastoral support to students, staff and families. The School Chaplain provides support for a range of day-to-day matters affecting the school community and supports a diverse range of people.

 

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Position Description:  Download File School Chaplain Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program


Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

 

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.


Enquiries:

College Principal
Leanne Webster
P:  07 4042 4800
E:  smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au

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