Chaplain

We’re looking for a warm, grounded, faith-filled School Chaplain to join our vibrant Christian school community — someone who can connect naturally with students, support families, encourage staff, and bring hope into everyday school life.

Join our Fullarton Team!

Commencing 12 October 2026

Faith-led. People-focused. Community-driven

We’re looking for a warm, grounded, faith-filled School Chaplain to join our vibrant Christian school community — someone who can connect naturally with students, support families, encourage staff, and bring hope into everyday school life.

This role is about presence. Conversations between classes. Quiet encouragement. Celebrating wins. Supporting students through challenges. Being a trusted adult who listens well and lives authentically.

The Opportunity

Part-time | Christian School Community

As our School Chaplain, you’ll become a valued part of the life of the school — visible, approachable, and relational. You’ll work alongside school leadership and wellbeing teams to nurture the emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing of students from diverse backgrounds.

• Commencing the week beginning 12th October 2026, the role will be paid for hours worked in Term 4.
• The Chaplain will not be required to work during Term break (14th December 2026 to 29th January 2027).
• From the week beginning Monday 1st February 2027, the School Chaplain position offers 12 hours per week over 39 weeks of the year (school term weeks only).
• Preferred working days to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Your days might include:

• Supporting students one-on-one through life’s ups and downs
• Facilitating wellbeing, resilience, and values-based programs
• Encouraging positive relationships and a healthy school culture
• Partnering with parents, churches, and community supports where appropriate
• Assisting with camps, community events, and pastoral initiatives
• Creating safe spaces where young people feel known, heard, and valued

Visit https://sunrise.sa.edu.au/careers/sas to view the full Job and Person Specification for more information on the position.

Who You Are

You are warm, faith-filled, and people-focused — someone who thrives in a close-knit community and is passionate about helping young people flourish emotionally, socially, and spiritually. You build genuine connections with ease, create spaces where students feel safe and valued, and bring encouragement, hope, and authentic faith into everyday school life.

You are someone who:

• Builds trust easily with young people
• Leads with empathy, wisdom, and authenticity
• Has a genuine Christian faith lived out with humility and grace
• Communicates confidently with students, staff, and families
• Brings calm, encouragement, and perspective into busy school life

Essential Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Is suitably qualified or holds a qualification equivalent to or higher than a Cert IV, which include competencies in:
  • Mental health and making appropriate referrals, and
  • Providing pastoral care, and/ or working with youth.
• Is a committed Christian who is active in church fellowship to join our vibrant Christian community.
• Have experience in delivering programs such as ‘What’s the Buzz?”, Kimochi’s, and Seasons for Growth is highly desirable.
• Holds the required checks and training as outlined in the Job and Person Specification (or is willing to complete these prior to commencing).

Why Join Us?

Here, relationships matter. Community matters. People know your name. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact — not just in classrooms, but across an entire community.

You’ll join a supportive Christian team that values:

• Authentic relationships
• Student wellbeing
• Faith in action
• Community connection
• Purpose-driven education

If you’re passionate about walking alongside young people and helping them thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually, we’d love to hear from you.

About Sunrise Christian School

Sunrise Christian School provides Biblically based education that nurtures both the heart and mind, helping each student grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Founded in 1978, we create welcoming learning environments where passionate staff partner with families to inspire confident, faith-filled learners and future leaders. Located across South Australia, Sunrise is a proud member of Christian Schools Australia (CSA), with six schools and five Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

Website: http://www.sunrise.sa.edu.au
Principal: Kylie Clark
Affiliation: Christian
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

171 Students
15 Teaching Staff
23 Non-Teaching Staff