Please hand your completed application into the College Office with all supporting documentation, or scan and email it to [email protected] For further information, please contact Geoff Adams at [email protected] or via 02 4684 2577

(Part Time – 2 days per week)

The successful applicant will have experience in Ministry or Chaplaincy and the capacity to nurture the faith of all members of the College community. The Primary Chaplain would be accountable to the College Headmaster and the Head of Primary Years, alongside the College Chaplain, for driving the Christian culture of the College, developing Christian life and understanding amongst students and building relationships with all members of the College Primary community.

He/she would work alongside the College Chaplain and the Leaders of Learning, Care and Culture

(LLCC) across the Primary Years.

At Wollondilly Anglican College, we focus on three strategic areas - excellence in Learning, Care, and

Culture.

- Learning - We will provide high-quality teaching in every classroom, and in every lesson so

that all students experience consistently high levels of academic growth.
- Care - Our aim is for every student to be cared for, feel connected to teachers and peers, and

experience the safe, loving community that Jesus calls us to provide.
- Culture - We will support all staff and students, within a Christ-centred community, to achieve

and contribute to the continued high expectations of the College. The successful applicant would be committed to growing in and contributing to these three strategic areas at the College.

Classification: Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-

Enterprise Agreement 2025 – Wellbeing Services Level 1 to 3 based on qualifications and experience.

Status: Part Time - Term time plus Teachers’ Professional Development days. Given the nature of the role, some work will be required outside school hours and during school holidays.

Hours : 7:40-4:10pm.

The successful candidate will:

- Be an active Christian who is involved in a local church

- Show a firm commitment to an active Christian faith, able to express their faith openly and

seeking to grow in spiritual maturity
- Fully support the College’s Statement of Faith
- Be called to serve and pursue excellence
- Be an inspiring and engaging communicator who is able to connect with Primary-aged

students,



staff and parents in formal and informal settings
- Have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to relate well to students at various

stages of their spiritual journey
- Demonstrate initiative to work with minimal supervision
- Foster staff cooperation and commitment
- Act with integrity, loyalty and honesty
- Display high levels of organisational, administrative and communication skills
- Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College Primary community
- Demonstrate a sensitivity in working with people and an awareness of the pastoral limits of

the role, and the need for referral as necessary
- Have a demonstrated record of leading and being a member of effective ministry teams
- Be comfortable and competent in giving and receiving feedback
- Have a strong personal presence at College community events such as Working Bees,

ANZAC Day, Thirlmere Steam Festival, and Staff functions

Areas of responsibility:

- Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of the Chapel Program across Primary
- Oversee, coordinate and support College staff in the delivery of lunch-time Christian groups

- Lead staff devotions as designated by the Headmaster or College Chaplain
- Oversee the organisation and delivery of Primary Family Chapel (after hours Term One)
- May be required to coach sport in the Primary or teach Christian Studies or Roll Call
- Will be required to carry out playground supervision duties and attend excursions
- Identify students who are exploring and growing in their faith and lead small groups to

support their understanding of the Christian faith
- Be engaged in ongoing professional development and open to further study
- Work with the broader Primary team and the College Chaplain to implement initiatives
- Work in partnership with local ministers and Churches to develop stronger links and

support for one another
- Assist LLCC in the programming of devotions and Christian Studies
- Support the Year 5 LLCC in the delivery of the Camp Program




- Understand and support the College wide approaches to Learning, Care and Culture
- Effective communication of and advocacy for Executive decisions
- Other roles as determined by the Headmaster or Head of Primary Years

Desirable:

- Qualifications in Theology
- Experience working in a Youth Work or Pastoral Care role
- Experience in teaching Christian Studies or Scripture
- Experience in pioneering ministry initiatives

Why join the team at Wollondilly Anglican College?

Wollondilly Anglican College

- is a leading PreK-12 College in the Wollondilly region, situated on approximately one

hundred acres of beautiful grounds, with modern facilities and surrounded by natural bushland
- employs faithful Christian staff, creating a supportive Christian work environment
- is focused on quality learning, care and culture
- has a staff wellbeing committee made up of staff across the College to facilitate support and

care for all staff
- has a high retention rate of experienced educators
- has a robust student culture of high expectations of learning, behaviour and presentation
- provides opportunities for developing leadership skills
- is part of The Anglican Schools Corporation, incorporating a broad cross-section of

independent schools across NSW, with benefits and entitlements transferable across the network
- is actively involved in the local community, including the Thirlmere Festival of Steam, WAC

Kids Care Meals Ministry and other community-focused activities
- is located within reasonable travel time to Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and South

Western Sydney Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.

Wollondilly Anglican College is committed to upholding child-safe principles and ensuring the well-

being of all students. We adhere to the Child Safe Standards and require all staff to actively contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and care. Successful applicants must support these values and comply with all relevant child protection policies and legislation.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we may commence the interview process prior to the closing date. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found, and the position will be removed from our website.

Applications close Monday, 02 November 2026

📌 Primary Chaplain (Part-Time) (Tahmoor)
🏢 Wollondilly Anglican College
📍 Tahmoor