Commencement Date: Term 2, 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time Permanent (13 hours per week)
Salary Range: SOF Level 5 $39.44 to $41.36 Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 6pm, 6pm, Thursday 2 April 2026
The education we offer at St Michael’s is a holistic one that focuses not only on curriculum and the academic basics of a good education, but also has a spiritual and personal focus and a particular emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. Our high quality and reflective teaching practices, together with the nurturing of school-wide positive relationships (our behaviour framework in action) are qualities that are highly valued by our families.
St Michael’s is a two stream school that is constantly seeking to improve facilities, resources and the quality of service it provides to families.
St Michael’s School is located at 58 Mill Street in Gordonvale; a rural, country town on the fringe of the city of Cairns, in Tropical Far North Queensland.
The role of the Chaplain/Student Welfare Worker is to provide social, emotional, spiritual and pastoral support to students, staff and families. The Chaplain/Student Welfare Worker provides support for a range of day to day matters affection the school community and communicates effectively with a diverse range of people. The role holder performs the role cognisant of an in harmony with the vision, mission and values of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns. The Chaplain/Student Welfare Worker operates as part of the collaborative, collegial team under the direction of the school Principal.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
ASOC School Chaplain Level 5 Position Description (Without Classification Factors).pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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