Trinity Grammar School invites suitably experienced and qualified applicants for the position of Senior Chaplain, commencing Term 4, 2026. This is an outstanding leadership opportunity within one of Melbourne’s most respected independent Anglican schools.

We seek a relational and values-driven leader with a passion for community wellbeing, a commitment to high-quality learning, and the ability to deliver strong leadership. The Senior Chaplain will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, inclusive and Anglican centered environment where both students and staff thrive.

About Us

Opened in 1903, Trinity Grammar School today educates more than 1,600 students across four campuses in Kew, Bulleen, Lake Nillahcootie and Licola. We provide a vibrant learning environment from Prep to Year 12, with a coordinate partnership in VCE with Ruyton Girls’ School, and an Early Learning Centre from the age of three.

Driven by a purpose to be an aspirational learning community where every individual is inspired to strive and contribute positively to society, our Senior Chaplain is an integral leader that is also guided by the values of truth, service, courage and community.

The Role

Reporting to the Principal, the role of Senior Chaplain ensures the overall pastoral and spiritual care of our School community. This includes fostering connections between Chaplaincy, Religious Education, Psychological Services, Enhanced Learning and Outreach.

As a licensed cleric of the School, the Senior Chaplain also fosters connections with the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and with the Archbishop,



St Paul’s Cathedral, Holy Trinity Kew and St Hilary’s, and acts as the School’s representative at Deanery and Synod levels. The Senior Chaplain will also work closely with the Principal on issues of care in the School community and the promotion of the School’s Anglican identity and leadership of our Chaplains.

The successful candidate will have theological and academic qualifications, and be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) with well developed teaching capability. Highly developed communication skills and the demonstrated capacity to engage with our young people, staff members and broader Trinity community are key elements of this role.

Applications

Applications close Friday 14 August 2026

ANZUK Executive

ANZUK Executive will support and partner Trinity in the evaluation and assessment of candidates. Candidates who advance through the respective stages of the selection process will be engaged by ANZUK Executive.

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered, and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Secure Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.

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