• Play a Vital Role in the Spiritual Life and Wellbeing of Students
• Benefit from the Collegiate support of an experienced Chaplaincy Team
• Join a Vibrant School Team 
• A College with Exceptional Staff and Outstanding Sense of Community

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition in northern Adelaide. We are open to all who want their children educated in a caring and Christian tradition regardless of economic status, ability or religious affiliation. We provide exceptional facilities, support inspirational and expert staff with a passion for education, and deliver an outstanding sense of community.

A part-time position exists in a specialised role working alongside the ordained Chaplain and the pastoral care staff of the College to provide an extra level of support to students of the College. This position is 2 x 7.5-hour days over 40 weeks (term time); with the arrangement of hours being negotiated to suit the successful candidate. This position is available for immediate filling.

Key accountabilities include:

The Faith Mentor supports the spiritual and relational life of the school by providing mentoring, encouraging student engagement, and creating and maintaining accessible pathways for exploring Christian faith.

A Faith Mentor must be able to provide support for a range of day-to-day matters affecting the school community and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. They can become involved in a wide variety of work tasks including health, social and values education and emotional support. The role explicitly offers theological support within the individual’s personal capacity and training, which may include chapel service, student leadership, classroom support for religious education, peer group pastoral and spiritual support for the students. The Faith Mentor is not a Student Counsellor or Youth Worker or offers teaching and assessment.

What you will need to succeed:

• Practicing Christian with maturity of faith
• Strong relational gifts and ability to connect with young people
• Comfortable in formal and informal ministry and support settings
• Certificate IV in Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy and/or Certificate in Christian Ministry/Theology
• Work experience in the education/school sector is an advantage
• Knowledge of College policies, procedures and work systems

Spiritual Commitment:

• A demonstrated commitment to personal prayer and Bible study
• Evidenced active membership in a Christian Church (any denomination)

A copy of the job description can be seen as part of the online application process via the link. In the online application you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume, and present a video response to a specific question.

Please be aware that there are mandatory conditions to meet before commencing employment, which include:

• Working with Children Check
• Agreeing to the Trinity College Child Safe Policies
• Training in Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care settings

How to apply:

To be considered for a position, please lodge your application by clicking 'Apply Now' below.

Online applications, when uploaded to the portal should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately

The Head

Trinity College Gawler Inc.

The closing date for online applications is Wednesday 22nd April, 2026 at 4pm, however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants before this date.

Extra information:
For enquiries about the nature of this position, please contact Carolyn Wilds, Director of People and Culture (phone 8523 8171).

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Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety

and Excellence in Professional Practice