School Chaplain - St Mary's Primary, Corowa

School Chaplain - St Mary's Primary, Corowa

The role of the School Chaplain is to support the emotional wellbeing of students. The NSWP supports schools to provide a school based role that is recognised as part of the whole school approach to pastoral care. This role is to commence as soon as possible.

St Mary's Primary, Corowa

St Mary’s caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with our focus being inspired by our school motto, “Love and Truth”. This motto comes from our valued Mercy tradition, which calls students, teachers and our community to embrace the values of: compassionate service, respect for others and the land and to act with the spirit of Christian hospitality.

To find out more about St Mary's Corowa click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The role of the School Chaplain/Student Wellbeing Officer is to:

• Provide support for the holistic wellbeing of students
• Help to foster positive key interpersonal relationships within the school (inc. student-staff, student-student, and home-staff)
• Liaise with community service organisations when required
• Create opportunities for the social and emotional development of students.
• Enhance student engagement with the parish and broader community.
• Support pastoral care initiatives as requested.

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What We Can Offer

• Temporary Part-Time Position at St Mary's Primary, Corowa
• Commencing ASAP - 31 December 2026
• 10 Hours/Week
• Work Schedule to be negotiated upon appointment
• Averaged - Does not work during school breaks
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology

Essential Criteria

• Meet the NSCP’s minimum qualification requirements (a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care (or equivalent) which must include competencies (or equivalent) in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’).
• Demonstrate Christian values when engaging with children, parents, staff and the general public.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the role as outlined by the National School Wellbeing Program.
• Have an understanding of childhood development and the issues pertinent to children/young people.
• Have the confidence, ability and experience to communicate and work with children/young people.
• Implement a student focused approach when working with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to work consistently and positively within a team.
• Ensure that timely records are maintained on the service provided to the school
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Successful Candidate to Undergo a National Criminal History Check
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Gloria Blacka on 6937 0000 or via email at blackag@ww.catholic.edu.au

Written applications addressing the selection criteria, including your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role to be sent to recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au