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What we do

Our passion is to see young people and school communities discover purpose, value, and hope.

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Chaplaincy Services

SMG Chaplaincy is a wholistic approach to nurturing the wellbeing of whole school communities, providing pastoral and practical support in times of need.

SMG Life Matters

The presentations on offer range from interactive workshops, full school presentations, and live music shows. They can be booked with or without Christian content, and align with key aspects in the Australian Curriculum, allowing for easy connections in the classroom.

The Wellbeing Classroom

The Wellbeing Classroom is a framework to drive student attendance and engagement in learning. It incorporates trauma responsive practices and Kimochis®.

SMG Education

SMG Education offers online, livestream and face to face courses for Professional Development and lessons that can be used in the classroom (K-12).

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12 Angus Ave Edwardstown SA 5039
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08 8378 6800

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Seminar Presenter

Wellbeing and Education Presenters deliver values based seminars to a range of ages within schools - primary to high school.

The role:

Assist in the preparation, set up and packing away of equipment and props
Learn scripts and games to be delivered
Some travel may be required to regional areas

To be considered must have confidence in:

Public Speaking Working within a school environment (desirable)
Working with children and young people Generating ideas which demonstrate creativity, flair and an adventurous approach to ministry
Working with audio visual equipment (desirable)
Working in or around the performing arts industry, or have had some exposure to industry practice(desirable)

Preferred but not essential minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).

For more information or to request a job and person specification please contact Gareth at the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

Kimochis Coach

Location: negotiable

Casual or Fixed Term Contract hours available - NO CLOSING DATE

Coming Soon - currently not taking expressions of interest.

Specialist Chaplain to Principals

Location: negotiable

Casual or Fixed Term Contract hours available - NO CLOSING DATE

Information Coming Soon

Pastoral Care Worker

SMG Pastoral Care Workers (PCWs) are positive role models who deliver compassionate pastoral and practical support through their direct involvement within each a signed school, and school community

Together with the support and resources of the local combined Christian community, a PCW has a unique opportunity to help young people and school communities discover Purpose, Value, and Hope.

The role can include:
Whole of School Services

working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to create a school environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students.
supporting school camps, excursions and events.
supporting community activities that connect the school to external partners and organisations.
supporting school programs such as breakfast clubs, sporting group, social and other extra-curricular activities

Group Services

supporting the delivery of structured social emotional learning programs.
running recess and lunchtime activities.
providing classroom support.
supporting learning groups – reading groups, homework groups

One-to-One Services

working under the guidance of school leaders and trained wellbeing staff to support students experiencing difficult situations, including grief, crisis and personal or emotional challenges.
working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to provide information and referrals to additional supports, including community services.
providing individual learning support as agreed with school leaders and wellbeing staff.
mentoring and coaching.

To be considered you must hold a Minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

Applicants who do not meet the above minimum required or equivalent qualifications may still apply if they hold a qualification (Certificate IV or higher), or are part way through a higher level qualification, that is directly relevant to the role, and agree to have their current qualification assessed for equivalency.

Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).

For more information please contact the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

Which training fits your needs?

Individuals

For registering less than 10 participants

Group Training

For registering groups of 10-20 participants

Regional Manager

The purpose of the Regional Manager (Pastoral Lead) position is to facilitate the effectiveness, growth, resourcing, and development of Chaplaincy Services within schools and communities through the engagement of Pastoral Care Workers in partnership with the Combined Christian Community across SA.

A summary of the role includes:

Facilitating the appointment of Pastoral Care Workers, utilising the approved process for their establishment in schools in SA.
To consult and liaise closely with School leadership and Ministers’ Associations/Inter-Church groups/Churches (Support Groups) to facilitate ministry to school communities.
To facilitate support, training, encouragement, resourcing, and pastoral care for Pastoral Care Workers
To ensure that Pastoral Care Workers reviews are undertaken when due, and to facilitate that process of regular annual reviews
To assist in the organisation of the annual Schools Ministry Conference, in close consultation with other SMG staff and other relevant people
To assist with in-service training events for Pastoral Care Workers in close liaison with other SMG staff as required
To develop networks and support mechanisms to assist in the outworking of these tasks.
The Regional Manager will take every opportunity to promote the wider ministry of SMG

To be considered you must hold a Minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in community/ministry/social sectors or similar, with competencies in; Mental Health Issues; Referrals; Youth/Pastoral Care.
An equivalent or higher qualification.

For more information please contact the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

IT Helpdesk

Location: Edwardstown

Permanent Part Time - NO CLOSING DATE

Reporting to the Office Manager, the IT Helpdesk position provides friendly and efficient first level support to all users of IT systems.

The duties associated with this position include the following:

Providing level 1 - 2 technical advice to users on personal computer hardware and software.
Utilising a variety of methods and techniques in solving basic technical problems.
Keeping management aware of potential areas for product enhancement and educational requirements.
Liaising with managers/supervisors regarding potential problems.
Troubleshoot issues that arise.

Qualifications/Experience:

Research skills acquired/acquiring at university or equivalent.
Experience in an IT Support environment.

Person Specification:

Detailed understanding of Helpdesk/Customer Support process.
IT Help Desk ticket management.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organisational skills.

Performance Goals:

Resolving client problems and queries in an effective and timely manner.
Ensuring all users know the status of their individual problems.

In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.

For more information please contact the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

Payroll & Finance Support Officer

Location: Edwardstown

Permanent Part Time - NO CLOSING DATE

Position Summary: The Payroll & Finance Support Officer is responsible for conducting the payroll on a fortnightly basis. Frequently monitoring & conducting employee reimbursements. Sending & receiving invoices from relevant stakeholders as required. Contributing to government reporting requirements as well as preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements.

The duties associated with this position include the following:

1. Efficiently and accurately carry out a range of payroll and finance tasks

Process payroll for our PCW’s on a fortnightly basis.
Input and update data into electronic payroll and financial systems and the SMG database.
Manage the school chaplain hour budgets. - Prepare and send invoices to debtors.
Receive and record debtor payments.
Collate and file documentation associated with payments and receipts.
Prepare reconciliations of bank and other accounts.
Assist with annual audit requirements.

2. Handle enquiries relating to the PCW payroll.

Liaise with Regional Managers (Pastoral Leads) to resolve PCW timesheet queries and anomalies.
Invoice support groups on a quarterly basis for their pledged PCW hours.
Managing/Monitoring reimbursements for staff.
Assist the Finance manager as required with their respective duties.

3. Contribute to the development of financial processes & your personal development

Identify areas of improvement regarding your day-to-day duties.
Attend approved training opportunities, and subsequently apply and share learnings as appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience:

Relevant experience in finance/payroll.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated experience in financial record keeping and month end processes.
Payroll experience within a not-for-profit or community sector organisation will be highly regarded.

Person Specification:

Knowledge of basic payroll procedures, organisational structure, Awards and organisational policies.
PC application skills e.g., Spreadsheets.
Good time & project management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and capacity to identify and implement improved working systems, processes, and procedures.
Strong problem-solving ability.

Performance Goals:

Efficient & effective completion of fortnightly payroll.
Accurate invoicing and reconciliation in a timely manner.
Successful reimbursement of staff expenditure.

In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.

For more information please contact the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

Recruitment - Resourcing Manager

Location: Edwardstown

Permanent Part Time - NO CLOSING DATE

Reporting Corporate Services the Recruitment - Resourcing Manager is responsible for oversight and delivery of operational resourcing, workforce management and recruitment.

The duties associated with this position include the following:

Day to day management of the talent team.-Gathering/maintaining a pool of PCW candidates.
Liaise with SMG management for position advertisement.

Qualifications/Experience:

Relevant recruitment experience.
Experience in marketing/advertising job position vacancies.
Experience in talent management.

Person Specification:

Interviewing skills and an understanding of recruitment ‘best practice’.
Excellent organisational skills.
Demonstrates strong communication abilities.-Is result oriented.
Exhibitsstrong time management

Performance Goals:

Consistent recruitment of new candidates.
Positive candidate onboarding experiences.

In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.

For more information please contact the Support Centre 83786800 or email [email protected].

What we do

Chaplaincy Services

SMG Life Matters

The Wellbeing Classroom

SMG Education

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Kimochis® and Wellbeing

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Seminar Presenter

Kimochis Coach

Specialist Chaplain to Principals

Pastoral Care Worker

Which training fits your needs?

Individuals

Group Training

Regional Manager

IT Helpdesk

Payroll & Finance Support Officer

Recruitment - Resourcing Manager