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YouthCARE School Chaplains work in state schools to care for the social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of students, families and staff. This support helps students achieve their potential, both academically and in their social and family lives.

The qualifications required to be a YouthCARE School Chaplain can be read here. If you have any questions please contact the recruitment team at our head office to discuss.

Pastoral Care Engagement Officer (PCEO)
  • Salary Sacrificing up to 70% (non-reportable religious role).
  • Mobile Phone provided.
  • Laptop provided.
  • Car / Transport / Accommodation provided if required.

The Role

Reporting to the YouthCARE Head of Pastoral Services, the Pastoral Care Engagement Officer is a sensitive Christian presence in educational communities and works collaboratively with their assigned schools to support and implement engagement strategies for students across a regional area. The PCEO is required to perform their responsibilities in a professional manner, upholding the values of the organisation. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Provide Pastoral Care, connection and support to students, parents and caregivers at assigned schools to:
    • Develop and outwork a school engagement strategy for students at risk of non-attendance.
    • Implement programs and services to assist student’s increase attendance at school.
    • Identifying and fostering connection with staff, teachers and the chaplain within the assigned school to assist the parent, caregiver and student.
    • Referring students, parents and caregivers to appropriate agencies and networks in the local community.
    • Develop and maintain a local resource brochure.
  • Perform all training, admin and reporting responsibilities as required by YouthCARE.
  • Adhere to the YouthCARE Code of Conduct and YouthCARE Policy and Guidelines.
  • Adhere to all relevant West Australian and Australian Government legislation, including that concerning privacy, confidentiality, child protection as well as all relevant Department of Education policies and procedures.
  • Comply with YouthCARE’s Occupational Safety and Health requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of the performance of the organisation.
  • Upholds the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organisation.
  • Uphold and promote YouthCARE Child Safe policies and procedures.


To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria to employment@youthcare.org.au

The job description and selection criteria can be read by following this link.

**Strictly no agency applications. Applications close on 24th March 2024.*

Payroll Officer

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for managing all aspects of YouthCARE’s payroll, the key responsibilities include:

  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of Chaplaincy and head office fortnightly payroll – prior to 1 pm on Wednesday.  
  • Management of payroll data in the Finance Systems and Payroll Systems including creation of new starters and termination of staff.
  • Updates payroll systems with variations to existing contracts, change of name, change of title, promotions and allowances.
  • Customer service for Payroll queries, being the key point of contact regarding payroll queries and leave requirements.

Does this sound like the job for you? Then send a copy of your resume and a cover letter, no more than two pages, addressing the selection criteria to employment@youthcare.org.au

The job description and selection criteria can be read by following this link.

*Strictly no agency applications. Entries close on 27th March 2024.

Area Chaplain (Metro - Northern Suburbs)
Benefits
  • Suitable Vehicle provided.
  • Laptop and Mobile Phone provided.
  • Salary Sacrificing options up to 70% of salary.
  • Work from a Home Office.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Pastoral Staff in conjunction with the Director of Pastoral Services, the YouthCARE Area Chaplain will be supported by dedicated administration staff as directed by the Head of Pastoral Services to assist with meeting the requirements of the role.

This role is responsible for the provision of YouthCARE In-school Chaplaincy and CVE services for an appointed area. This entails supporting recruitment, onboarding, management, leadership, and pastoral care of the chaplains and CVE teams to meet the school needs.  The YouthCARE Area Chaplain will work closely with the YouthCARE Volunteer Co-ordinator to support the CVE teams.

The YouthCARE Area Chaplain must actively work to raise the profile of YouthCARE, increase support and expansion of the in-school ministry and CVE services in their area through relationships with YouthCARE Councils/Support Networks, school principals, local churches, businesses, and community stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Effectively manage chaplains, including but not limited to performance management, support, establishing and monitoring service delivery, conducting reviews and overseeing Chaplain Peer Support Leaders.
  • Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to support and oversee and CVE volunteers and CVE volunteer team leaders.
  • Expand in-school chaplaincy and CVE services and ensure quality delivery of services to schools, including but not limited to:
    i. Building rapport and working collaboratively with principals and schools on a quarterly basis
    ii. Partnering with local churches
  • Work interdependently with the Human Resources /Finance department to effectively recruit and place chaplains and CVE volunteers in schools including working alongside the Volunteer Coordinator for volunteer placements, support and co-ordination.
  • Expand and strengthen partnerships and engagement with local community stakeholders, such as: YouthCARE Councils/Support Networks, Churches, Local Government Authorities and Businesses.
  • Oversight of YouthCARE Councils/Support Networks.
  • Achieve the strategic objectives of YouthCARE, including but not limited to raising the public profile of YouthCARE to generate increased support through donations and attraction and retention of staff and volunteers.
  • Responsibility for the financial accountability of the provision of chaplaincy services to schools.

Does this sound like the job for you? Then send a copy of your resume and a cover letter, no more than two pages, addressing the selection criteria to employment@youthcare.org.au

The job description and selection criteria can be read by following this link.

*Strictly no agency applications. Entries close on 24th March 2024.

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