Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.We are seeking an inspirational Chaplain, who is an ordained Minister of the Word or Deacon of the Uniting Church in Australia (‘UCA’) or someone on the pathway to ordination within the life of the UCA, to join our School commencing at the beginning of Term 4, 2023. The successful candidate will actively support our commitment to the Christian ethos and values we hold, while working collaboratively with the School staff to enhance and support the development and growth of the faith community. You will be inclusive of other faiths, encouraging students in their own journeys and progressive in theology. You will be comfortable with inter-faith dialogue and support the Uniting Church (UCA) Basis of Union.The Chaplain is responsible for the exercise of a ministry within the School that includes liturgy, spiritual, justice, wellbeing support, and leadership functions. This is a vital role at the School, working closely with students, staff and parents. The Chaplain’s role reflects the School’s strategic vision and will be informed by the gifts and graces of the Chaplain.You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:Essential:This is a position for an ordained Minister of the Word or Deacon of the Uniting Church in Australia (‘UCA’) or someone on the pathway to ordination within the life of the UCA.An active and vital faith in Jesus Christ is essential.Have an understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith.Have an understanding and demonstrated commitment to the ethos of an independent Uniting Church School.Have an understanding and demonstrated commitment to the of an independent Uniting Church School.Be able and experienced in leading and coordinating worship.Experience and interest in working with an active and involved community.Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or experience related to the youth focus required by the position.Desirable:Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or experience related to the youth focus required by the position.A teaching qualification.Experience in teaching Religious Education.Personal Qualities:Demonstrated Christian commitment.Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students, parents, staff and the wider school community.Demonstrated public speaking and written communication skills of a high order.Good organisational skills, with the ability to set goals and prioritise work.A proven ability to work with a minimum of supervision.Understanding and sensitivity to the specific needs of girls and young women.Proven ability to work with young people.The adaptability to respond positively to unforeseen difficulties or circumstances.Flexibility in working hours – an ability to respond readily to crises.Proven leadership skills.A high degree of confidentiality and professional judgement is essential to this role.To Apply:Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.It is not a requirement of employment to be vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the School strongly encourages all of their employees to maintain an up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19. To meet our work, health and safety requirements, the School may need to conduct an individual risk assessment for any unvaccinated candidate prior to an offer of employment.Applications close 5pm Monday 14 August 2023Ravenswood will begin to review applications prior to the application closure date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.If you have any questions, please contact Craig Langton, Human Resources Manager, on clangton@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9498 9898.Ravenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School AUD Australia - NSW Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Gordon 2072