Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Student Wellbeing and Accessibility offers students, and staff, a range of support services including counselling, chaplaincy, Disability support, student safety and health services. The multi-disciplinary Student wellbeing and accessibility team are an open and welcoming group, passionate about supporting and enhancing Griffith University and its students.

Job Description

Join a team that nurtures spiritual health, personal wellbeing, and inclusion, across the diverse Griffith University community. This position sits within the Student Life portfolio and reports to the Chaplaincy Coordinator.

As Chaplain, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the faith life, mental health and wellbeing of students and staff through:

Providing confidential and professional pastoral care.
Supporting faith-based and spiritual activities across campus.
Promoting wellness, inclusion, and cultural recognition.
Collaborating with internal and external faith-based organisations.
Contributing to data collection and reporting on Chaplaincy services.

About You

You’re someone who brings compassion, professionalism, and a deep understanding of diverse world views. You’ll have:

A proven record of delivering faith-based services
Qualifications in faith, human services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
A current Blue Card (Queensland working with children check) or willing to obtain one
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and wellbeing
Ability to work collaboratively and build meaningful relationships

What we can offer
This is a Continuing, part- time position (50%) and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. There is an option to work from home .5 days per week. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may occasionally be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW 6 range $91,843- $97,964 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $107,456 - $114,618 per annum. This role is pro rata.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities

Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
Opportunities for internal mobility
Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Position Description) and a full curriculum vitae, including name and contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Tom Schmidt, Chaplaincy Coordinator on tom.schmidt@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.