Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Chaplain to join the vibrant team at Gilson College. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing Term 1, 2027.

About Gilson College

Gilson College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

As a member of the Gilson College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Gilson College, please visit the College website at https://gilsoncollege.vic.edu.au/

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

• Provide pastoral care and support for all students.
• Work in consultation with the school’s Principal, student wellbeing team, and where applicable other school staff.
• Ensure that school worship services are well organised and that quality speakers are arranged to provide a message consistent with the Christian ethos of the school.
• Be available to take chapels, when asked, and plan, with the Principal or the Principal’s appointed assistant, a week of Spiritual emphasis.
• Organise all rosters related to Worship, devotions, courses etc.
• Give full attention to personal prayer and encourage the school community in their praying for the school.
• Promote a positive atmosphere of celebration and praise in the school community.
• Must be available to attend and be involved in all major school functions (eg. Speech Night and School Camp).
• Consistently reflects the mission and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Models the nurturing of personal spirituality and Christian care and compassion.

The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:

1. Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
2. Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
3. Close-knit school community that fosters collaboration
4. Multicultural and diverse student body
5. Opportunities for career development and growth
6. Lower student-teacher ratios
7. Strong early career teacher support
8. Expanding and growing school
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education/Arts (Chaplaincy)

• Hold a Working With Children Clearance (Employee).

Child Safety Commitment:

• Our Child Safety Policy can be found here: https://asv.vic.edu.au/child-s...

• Our Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found here: http://asv.vic.edu.au/child-sa...

Screening Requirements:

• Reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children

• Position is subject to maintaining Working With Children Clearance

• By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the SDA Church

Gilson College provides co-educational Christian education from Early Learning through to Year 12.

To learn more about employment with our school system, please visit our website: https://asv.vic.edu.au/work-wi...;

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Gilson College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.