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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Pastoral
Care Worker
Division: Executive
School/Section: Spiritual Meeting Place (SMP)
Appointment
Level: (Honorarium)
Reporting to: Spiritual Meeting Place Coordinator
The Work Area:
The University
of Canberra has a
vibrant multi faith Spiritual
Meeting Place.
The University is a community which reflects needs in the personal,
intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of life. The Spiritual Meeting Place provides
professional, accountable, holistic pastoral care for students and staff,
sensitive to the context of the University
of Canberra. Up to date information about the area is
contained on the SMP website www.canberra.edu.au/spiritplace
.
Position Purpose:
In general the SMP aims to:
a) Assist students and staff in their personal growth
b) Strengthen the sense of community at University
of Canberra
c) Enrich the quality of life within University
of Canberra.
The
primary purpose of this position is to nurture individuals and build community.
The
position requires working closely and in cooperation with other team members. This
will include the undertaking of designated functions required by specific sectors
of the University community on or off campus e.g. multi-faith events, promoting
harmony, orientation and commencement activities.
Duties:
Initially
duties required of this position may
include:
a) To
be a pastoral carer to members of the community using all the resources
available, and especially the spiritual and tangible resources of their professional
community, to attend to the members needs and to assist in their personal
development.
b) To encourage development of a holistic approach to faith and pastoral care
within the university, in particular intellectual enquiry and debate.
d) To care for those who come with problems or needs.
e) To nurture and encourage the diverse communities at the University of Canberra promoting their cooperative
interaction and spiritual development.
f) To encourage spiritual study, scholarship and learning and facilitate group
meetings, camps and retreats, addresses by visiting speakers, films, debates
and other activities.
g) To participate by any practicable means in the dialog on contemporary issues
and to contribute to publications circulating in the tertiary world, according
to interest and qualifications.
h) To act as catalysts promoting all that contributes to the welfare of the
University community and seeking by timely word, encouragement, stimulation,
example and any other practicable means to activate the latent resources of the
community for the common good.
i) To act as agents for reconciliation, helping to promote understanding
between groups which are apathetic to each other.
j) To speak out regarding matters of injustice and work with those who seek to
bring about change for the common good.
k) To inform their professional bodies at large on matters related to the
University.
Essential Selection
Criteria
1. Ability to work on a multi-disciplined team and work
harmoniously and
flexibly with all members.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate non-judgementally
and effectively to people of different backgrounds and age groups.
3. Ability to deal with pastoral/personal situations with
discretion, integrity and confidentiality
4. Ability to make sound judgements and refer when
necessary.
5. Knowledge of standard
computer applications including email and word processing.
6. Qualification in pastoral care, theology, religion or relevant
experience in these fields.
7. Ability to demonstrate an ongoing spiritual journey.
8. Recognition by your professional community as a person
of good standing by written reference.
9. Willingness to maintain
professional commitment to the position e.g. maintains regular hours, attend
professional development, team meetings and University events.
Desirable Selection
Criteria
10. Experience working with people from different faith
backgrounds,
understanding of cultural and religious differences.
For further information about the position contact
Leah
Moore at leah.moore@canberra.edu.au
or
Lucy Blemings at lucy.blemings@canberra.edu.au
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