Employment Philosophy and Conditions

Kilvington Grammar School is committed to providing a child safe environment. We believe our students have the right to feel and be safe. We value and respect student empowerment and participation when making decisions that affect them.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in our students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. We regard our child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, are committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child safety laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Our commitment to child safety is an integral part of every aspect of the School. Therefore, every member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

All staff at Kilvington Grammar School are required to complete the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing training program on an annual basis. The staff onboarding platform contains copies of the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policies which all staff are required to read, accept and comply with.

Employment at the School is subject to the following compliance requirements:

• Applicants for teaching positions must hold registration (or permission to teach) with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• General staff (non-teaching staff, including music tutors) must hold, or be prepared to undergo, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

Kilvington Grammar School is committed to non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all, and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application.

School Chaplain

Full or Part-Time (FTE to be negotiated) | Ongoing Contract

Commencing Term 1, 2027 

What We Are Seeking

We are seeking a compassionate and engaging School Chaplain to join our community in an ongoing role.

The Chaplain plays an important role in supporting the spiritual and pastoral life of the School, working closely with students, staff and families. This includes providing pastoral care, contributing to wellbeing initiatives, and leading opportunities for reflection, connection and exploration of faith within a respectful and inclusive environment.

The role will work collaboratively with the Wellbeing team and broader School community to foster a supportive, values-driven culture informed by the School’s Christian ethos.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral care and support to students across the School
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, staff and families
• Contribute to student wellbeing programs and initiatives
• Lead or support services, reflections and faith-based or values-based activities
• Be available as a listening presence for students and staff
• Support the School community in times of need, including critical incidents
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the Wellbeing team
• Contribute to a culture of care, inclusion and respect across the School

What We Offer

• A supportive and collegial staff culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ pastoral and spiritual development
• A welcoming, inclusive community grounded in Christian values (Baptist tradition)
• Professional collaboration within a committed and values-driven team

About You

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care or a related field
• Demonstrate a genuine care for young people and their wellbeing
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Bring empathy, integrity and sound judgement to their work
• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a school environment
• Be supportive of the School’s Christian ethos, with an understanding of the Baptist tradition, while engaging respectfully with people of all faiths and backgrounds
• Hold (or be working towards) relevant qualifications in theology, ministry, counselling or a related discipline (desirable)
• Be VIT registered, or have the ability to teach, desirable but not essential
• Hold (or be eligible for) a valid Working With Children Check (Employee)

Application Guidelines

Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
• A current CV outlining relevant teaching experience, including the names of three professional referees

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 12 June 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the School reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date. Please note that only applicants successful in securing an interview will be contacted.