Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Chaplain to join the vibrant team at Henderson College. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing Term 1, 2026.

About Henderson College

Henderson College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

As a member of the Henderson College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Henderson College, please visit the College website at https://henderson.vic.edu.au/

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

• Provide pastoral care and support for all students.
• Work in consultation with the school’s Principal, student wellbeing team, and where applicable other school staff.
• Ensure that school worship services are well organised and that quality speakers are arranged to provide a message consistent with the Christian ethos of the school.
• Be available to take chapels, when asked, and plan, with the Principal or the Principal’s appointed assistant, a week of Spiritual emphasis.
• Organise all rosters related to Worship, devotions, courses etc.
• Give full attention to personal prayer and encourage the school community in their praying for the school.
• Promote a positive atmosphere of celebration and praise in the school community.
• Must be available to attend and be involved in all major school functions (eg. Speech Night and School Camp).
• Consistently reflects the mission and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Models the nurturing of personal spirituality and Christian care and compassion.

The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:

• Peaceful rural location

• Free on-site parking

• Genuinely friendly and supportive staff

• Close-knit school community

• Multicultural and diverse student body

• Opportunities for career development and growth

• Lower student-teacher ratios

• Strong early career teacher support

• Expanding and growing school

• Employee Assistance Program

• Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education/Arts (Chaplaincy)

• Hold a Working With Children Clearance (Employee).

Child Safety Commitment:

• Our Child Safety Policy can be found here: https://asv.vic.edu.au/child-s...

• Our Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found here: http://asv.vic.edu.au/child-sa...

Screening Requirements:

• Reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children

• Position is subject to maintaining Working With Children Clearance

• By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the SDA Church

Henderson College provides co-educational Christian education from 3 and 4-year-old Early Learning through to Year 10.

To learn more about employment with our school system, please visit our website: https://asv.vic.edu.au/work-wi...;

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Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Henderson College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.