Call for Applications
Post of Lay Pastoral Assistant
Chaplaincy

Applications are invited for the Post of Lay Pastoral Assistant at the Chaplaincy of the University of Malta.

The appointee will be required to form part of the University Chaplaincy Team and to participate in the projects and initiatives of the University Chaplaincy. The appointee must be willing to work full-time on a flexible basis which will include evenings and weekends.

Eligibility

Candidates are expected to be in possession of academic qualification (MQF Level 6) ideally youth studies, psychology, theology or a related discipline, and have experience of team pastoral work with young people.

Salary

The annual salary for 2026 is €23,171, rising by annual increments of €380 up to a maximum of €25,831.  On completion of four years of service in this grade, the appointee will, on satisfactory performance, be entitled to move on to the next salary band with annual increments of €400 up to a maximum of €27,516.

Application Procedures

Candidates must upload covering letter, curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and names and emails of three referees through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Thursday, 22 October 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Further Information

The Lay Pastoral Assistant assists the University Chaplain and participates in the University Chaplaincy's projects and initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the University Chaplaincy Council in the preparation and management of pastoral programmes, projects and initiatives;
• Be ready to do secretarial and administrative work;
• Develop contacts with students, and other members of the University community, academic, technical and administrative;
• Develop contacts with prospective University students, especially at the Junior College and the different Sixth Forms;
• Engage in continuing professional development and skills upgrading necessary to remain current with the developments of University pastoral work.

The appointee is expected to work:

• On a full-time basis, and will not be allowed to engage in any other gainful employment without the permission of the Council; and
• At such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

Selection Procedures

• The scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application).
• Short-listing of candidates.
• An invitation to short-listed candidates to a Selection Board interview.

The Selection Process

The selection process will follow the document “Guidelines for Members of Selection Boards in the Recruitment of Administrative, Technical and Industrial Staff”

(http://www.um.edu.mt/hr/services/recruitment).

In accordance with the guidelines, members of the Selection Board will establish the following selection criteria for the selection process:

• Relevant academic qualifications
• Relevant work experience
• Aptitude and suitability; and
• Performance in interview

The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of six months and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Office of the University
Msida, 2 October 2026

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