Job No: CHAPAUG26 Location: BUNDABERG Employment Status: Full-time****No. of Vacancies: 1****Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026 AEST

School Chaplain (Lay or Ordained)

• Be a QCT registered teacher, prepared and excited to carry an appropriate teaching load as part of the role.
• Be a vital part of a dynamic learning community focused on excellence and spirituality.
• Lead worship and faith formation initiatives, nurturing the spiritual growth of students and staff.
• Provide compassionate pastoral care and support across the school community.
• Engage with the broader local and Anglican community to promote service and social justice initiatives.

About St Luke’s Anglican School

St Luke’s Anglican School, located in Bundaberg, Queensland, is a co-educational institution that educates over 1,100 students from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Established in 1994, the school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to fostering spirituality and the holistic development of each student.

With a staff of approximately 200 dedicated professionals, St Luke’s provides a supportive and innovative environment that encourages both student and staff well-being. The school community values faith, performance, and honour, embodying these principles through ‘The St Luke’s Way’.

Position Overview

The School Chaplain will provide spiritual and pastoral leadership within the school, grounded in Christian faith and the Anglican tradition. This role involves facilitating inclusive worship opportunities, mentoring students and staff, and contributing to the overall culture and values of St Luke’s. The Chaplain will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support wellbeing and foster a sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission and values, and will engage with various stakeholders to promote the Anglican ethos in all aspects of school life.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a robust Christian faith, along with the skills and experience necessary to foster spiritual growth and community engagement within the school.

• Demonstrated ability to engage young people and make Christian faith relevant in an educational context.
• Experience in pastoral care, Christian ministry, and Anglican liturgical practise.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Additionally, the candidate should have a passion for working with children and young people, and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development within a supportive school environment.

Salary & Benefits

St Luke’s Anglican School offers a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.

If this sounds like you - please apply now!

Privacy Acknowledgement

St Luke's Anglican School supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the physical, emotional, psychological and cultural safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and successful candidates must comply with the School's policies and relevant legislation relating to child safety and wellbeing.

St Luke's also recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. St Luke’s recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites.

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