Providing excellence in Christian education from Kindergarten to Year 12
Employment
Application Form
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Instructions for Applicants
Thank you for applying for a position with Christian Schools Tasmania.
Please ensure that all sections of this form are completed, noting that this is an editable PDF document and can be
lled in on your computer or device. Alternatively, you may wish to print out the form and complete by hand.
Once completed, forms should be either emailed to hr@cst.tas.edu.au or delivered in person or by mail to:
Christian Schools Tasmania
299 Macquarie Street
Hobart TASMANIA 7000
ATT: Human Resource Manager
Please ensure that you include a cover letter and resume with this Application Form.
Christian Schools Tasmania is a Christian, Faith Based Organisation. As such, we require all staff to be able to
demonstrate an active Christian faith and be able to subscribe to our Statement of Faith. You will nd our Statement of
Faith on the next page.
I wish you every success in your application.
Sincerely,
Dave Gillman - CEO
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Statement of Christian Faith
The following Statement of Christian Faith indicates the common beliefs which make it possible for parents and staff to
work together in the task of Christian education of children. Staff undertake to not only agree with the Statement, but to
actively support it by word and deed both inside and outside the classroom.
One Creator God
Belief
The Lord God is one – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He fulls His purposes in creation, revelation, redemption, judgment,
and the coming of His Kingdom.
Genesis 1; Isaiah 46:9-10; Mark 12:29; Ephesians 1:3-14
Educational Practice
Because God is the creator of all, ‘sacred’ and ‘secular’ domains of learning cannot be separated. Since humanity’s
purpose is to glorify God, all learning should be directed to that end, seeking to enthrone God as the creator and rightful
king in the way we teach, learn, speak and act.
Conduct and Lifestyle
All people are created in the image of God and as such are entitled to a fundamental respect for their person.
As a Christian community we recognise that we are a part of God’s people, and He has given instruction for how we
respond to and behave with one another accordingly.
Humanity and the Fall
Belief
God made humanity, both male and female, in His own image, giving all people immeasurable dignity and worth.
Our rebellion against God sees us disconnected from Him, falling short of His glory and deserving of judgement.
God has shown us amazing grace by reconciling us back to Him through Jesus.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8; John 3:16-21; Romans 3:23-24
Educational Practice
Our schools strive to enable each student to realise their unique God-given potential. Because of sin, all human
endeavour and learning that is divorced from the knowledge of God is futile. A Christian school is a redemptive
community where the reconciling work of Jesus Christ in all of creation can be shared and experienced.
Conduct and Lifestyle
Since God has shown us amazing grace by reconciling us back to Him through Jesus, we seek to be a community of
peace, grace and restoration. Where there is disagreement or where relationships break down, we rstly look to the
Scriptural principles for resolution.
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Jesus Christ
Belief
God the Father has shown His love by giving Jesus Christ, His Son, for us. Fully human and fully God, born of the virgin,
Mary, having lived a sinless life, Jesus willingly died in our place as a sacrice for our sin. He rose victorious over every
evil and against all sin, sickness and death. He was taken up to be with God, His Father, where He lives forever as the
only mediator between God and humanity. He will return one day in glory and power.
As the exclusive and all-powerful saviour, we believe that Jesus Christ is the key to lifes purpose and meaning, and is the
unsurpassed model for human ourishing.
Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-18; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:20-22; Colossians 1:15-20; 1
Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1-3
Educational Practice
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord of life and all creation, and therefore of learning. Thus we understand a
Christian school to be an educational institution in which everything is taught in the light of God’s revelation in Jesus
Christ, and where He is honoured in and through all aspects of school life.
Conduct and Lifestyle
Our relationship with Jesus Christ is honoured and nurtured by daily prayer and study of the Bible.
He gave us the great commandment to love God and to love others as ourselves. Consequently, in our organisation, we
strive to treat each other with honour, care, respect, and courtesy at all times.
The Holy Spirit
Belief
The Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity, is God’s presence in the world. He leads people to repent and turn to God
and makes the life and work of Jesus Christ real in the hearts of those who trust in Him.
Matthew 3:11-17; John 16:8-14; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 8:1-16; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16
Educational Practice
The Holy Spirit is the source of all knowledge and truth and of faith in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is present in every
Christians life, illuminating their minds to understand the Bible and its application to all of life. In a Christian school,
students’ minds can be renewed and transformed by the Holy Spirit, who works in and through Christians.
Conduct and Lifestyle
The Holy Spirit produces evidence of His presence – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-
control – which makes the work of Jesus Christ effective and produces in Christians the increasing likeness of Jesus in
their character and behaviour. We therefore expect such evidence to be present in the lives and conduct of Christians.
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The Bible
Belief
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with nal authority concerning truth, morality, and the
proper conduct of humankind. The Bible was written by people, inspired by God and has ever since been protected and
conrmed by God.
The Bible is the sole and nal source of the beliefs expressed in this Statement of Faith, and is our highest authority in all
matters of faith and practice.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7; Psalm 19:7-11; Isaiah 55:8-11; Matthew 5:17-19; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:21
Educational Practice
The Bible is the authority that governs education in our schools and illumines all learning and every dimension of life.
Creation and the Bible have come from the same God of truth. Therefore any seeming discrepancy between the Bible
and science can only be due to human error, either in science or in the interpretation of the Bible.
Conduct and Lifestyle
The Bible is our highest authority in all matters of faith, professional practice and public and private lifestyle.
A Christian
Belief
A Christian is someone who has been reconciled to God through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. A
Christian responds to God’s grace and lives a life of trust in and obedience to Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 11:26; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 2:8-10
Educational Practice
The purpose of Christian education is to best prepare and equip students for life.
The good news of Jesus Christ and faith in Him informs, impacts and ultimately permeates throughout everything
within our organisation.
The organisation maintains its identity as a Christian learning community by employing only Christians who share the
responsibility for delivering Christ-centred education to students.
Conduct and Lifestyle
The Christian journey is designed to be undertaken with other believers in community that demonstrates the
transformative love of God.
Through shared worship, fellowship and service in the church, Christians are called to encourage, challenge and
strengthen themselves and others by a common love of God and a desire for the life Jesus wants for His people.
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The Family
Belief
Families are designed by God as the cornerstone of human society.
Families are formed and sustained through the gift of marriage. Marriage is the relationship between one man and one
woman, entered into for life to the exclusion of all others.
Genesis 1:27-28; Mark 10:6-9; Ephesians 6:1-4
Educational Practice
Our schools grow out of parents’ vision and commitment to Christian education for their children.
Our schools operate in partnership with parents, acknowledging that parents have the primary God-given responsibility
of nurturing their children to maturity.
Conduct and Lifestyle
Marriage is an institution that is to be honoured, whether or not we are called into it ourselves, and is the proper context
within which God’s good gift of sexuality is to be enjoyed.
The family is the primary community in which parents teach their children to learn, love, serve and grow.
God’s plan and desire has always been for parents to raise their children to know and love Him and walk in His ways.
The Church
Belief
The local and global networks of people who follow Jesus Christ in Christian groups and denominations comprise the
Church: a new humanity, the family of God and Christ’s body on earth.
Through the Church we are shepherded towards ongoing transformation into Christ’s likeness.
Matthew 16:18-20; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:19-22; Hebrews 10:25;
1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 5:9-10
Educational Practice
Our organisation is independent of any particular church denomination or community. We work together with Christians
from various Christian communities.
Conduct and Lifestyle
Jesus Christ commissioned His followers to spread the news of God’s plan to everyone, teaching them how to nd and
follow Him. He commands us to love God with all our heart, mind and strength, and to love others as ourselves.
Agreement
I am able to subscribe to Christian Schools Tasmania’s Statement of Christian Faith as outlined above.
I have read the Christian Schools Tasmania Code of Conduct and would be willing to agree to abide by it.
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Personal Details
Type of Position:
Teaching Support Staff Position
Full-time Part-time Casual/Relief
Title:
Surname: Given name/s:
Home address:
Suburb: State: Postcode:
Postal address:
Suburb: State: Postcode:
Phone (Home):
Phone (Work):
Mobile:
Email:
Are you an Australian citizen / permanent resident? Yes No
If no, do you have a working visa? Yes No
Visa subclass:
Visa number:
Passport number:
Issued date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Expiry date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
To be eligible for employment, applicants must have an appropriate work visa or have permanent residency status. A copy
of a current work visa and passport is required.
Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP):
Number: Expiry date:
Tasmanian Teacher Registration (if applicable):
Number: Expiry date:
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Understanding of Christian Education:
What is your understanding of the purpose of Christian education?
What is your view of the Bible?
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Please give examples, where possible, of how your faith impacts on your current role in the workforce.
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Christian Background:
What is your church aliation and involvement?
What is your understanding of the relevance of Jesus Christ to you personally and to the world today?
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General:
Please list any areas of expertise and/or experience that relate directly to the position description.
You may want to elaborate on these in attached documentation.
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Are there any particular interests or abilities that would enhance your contribution to this position?
Are there any facts, limitations or problems of which we should be aware, which may impact on your ability to perform
your role in a satisfactory manner?
Yes No If “Yes,” please specify:
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Health:
Under the Tasmanian Work Health & Safety Act 2012, Christian Schools Tasmania is obliged to ensure that you are not
placed in a position of employment that may be detrimental to your health and well-being. Please answer the following
questions taking into consideration the nature of the work associated with the position for which you are applying.
Please list details of pre-existing illnesses, complaints, conditions, injuries, etc that may be affected by the nature of the
work. If you have pre-existing illness, complaints, conditions, injuries, etc please provide details of how this will affect
you as you carry out your duties.
As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a pre-employment health assessment by a Medical
Practitioner/ Health Service provider of our choice.
Date of claim Description of illness, conditions, injuries etc. Date claim nalised
List details of previous workers compensation claims made in relation to illnesses, conditions, injuries, etc that may be
affected by the nature of the work.
Referee Details:
Please provide details for at least two referees, noting your professional referee should be your current or past
immediate supervisor and one of your personal referees should be your church pastor or minister.
Referee One:
Name:
Phone:
Position held:
Organisation:
Relationship to applicant:
Referee Two:
Name:
Phone:
Position held:
Organisation:
Relationship to applicant:
Referee Three:
Name:
Phone:
Position held:
Organisation:
Relationship to applicant:
Certification:
I hereby certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
understand that, if I am employed, I will be liable to dismissal if any of the statements in my application are found to be
deliberately misleading.
Name:
Date:
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Employment Collection Notice:
Christian Schools Tasmania (‘the School’) incorporates Calvin Christian School, Channel Christian School, Emmanuel
Christian School and Northern Christian School.
In applying for this position, you will be providing the School with personal information. This may be in writing, in the
course of conversations with you, or may be sought directly from a previous employer or referee.
Christian Schools Tasmania has a Privacy Policy which governs the way personal information is collected, stored and
used by the organisation. The policy can be found on each school’s website, or requested from a school Principal or
Business Manager.
Please note the following:
If you provide the School with personal information, for example, your name and address or information contained
on your resume, the School will collect the information in order to assess your application for employment. The
School may also make notes and prepare a condential report in respect of your application.
The School may keep this information on le if your application is unsuccessful in case another position becomes
available.
The School’s Privacy Policy sets out how you may seek access to personal information collected about you.
However, there may be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have
an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others.
The School’s Privacy Policy also sets out processes for complaining about a breach of privacy and how the School
will deal with such a complaint.
The School may store personal information in the ‘cloud’, which may mean that it resides on servers which are
situated outside Australia. The School uses industry standard procedures to protect this information.
The School will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent.
The School may be required to ensure that you hold current Working With Vulnerable People Registration and/or
current Teacher Registration, or may need to check your police record or driving record. The School may also collect
personal information about you in accordance with related laws.
If you provide the School with the personal information of others, you are encouraged to inform them that you are
disclosing that information to the School and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the
School does not usually disclose the information to
third parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Application Approved Date:
Application Rejected
Notes:
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+61 3 6224 8300
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