Chaplain

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

We are seeking a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) qualified teacher who is responding to a calling to take on a school-based ministry at our Berwick Campus for 2026.

This exciting leadership role is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic contemporary Christian community school that aspires to provide opportunities for our young people to ‘let their light so shine’.

• Commencing 22 January 2026 
• This position is at our Berwick Campus
• This is a full time ongoing appointment 
• This position requires a current VIT registration
• The class load includes teaching Religious and Values Education from Grade Prep to Year 10 
• This role has a position of responsibility (POR) which includes 12ppc time release, equating to approximately 0.80 FTE teaching load
• Graduates are welcome to apply
• We welcome expressions of interest from final-year student teachers who may be eligible for consideration under the Permission to Teach.

Please click here to view the overview for the Chaplain role.

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Recruitment evening 

Interested in becoming a Beaconhills Teacher in 2026? Join us for our upcoming recruitment evenings. During these events you will meet our College leaders, view our learning spaces, hear from our Executive Principal about life at Beaconhills and learn about our dedicated graduate program.

•    Berwick Campus recruitment evening - Wednesday 30 July 6.00 - 7.30pm

•    Pakenham Campus recruitment evening - Wednesday 13 August 6.00 - 7.30pm 

Sign up here
 

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Graduate mentor program
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Berwick Campus is located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• 13 weeks school holidays (3-week mid-year)
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16 weeks paid parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Sunday 3 August at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.