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Pastoral Care Worker - Seniors Communities

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-15 Head Office- Seniors Living Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,500–A$6,000/mo

About the Company

Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support. As our Pastoral Care Worker - Residential Homes, you'll provide compassionate, Christ-centred pastoral care to older people living within Anglicare's residential aged care homes. You'll become a trusted pastoral presence within the home, walking alongside residents through everyday life as well as times of transition, grief, illness and change. Through meaningful conversation, prayer, listening and faith-based support, you'll help nurture residents' spiritual and emotional wellbeing while also supporting families and staff where appropriate. Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values we live them. Your opportunity As our Pastoral Care Worker, you'll work alongside Chaplains and residential aged care teams to ensure pastoral and spiritual care forms an integral part of each resident's overall wellbeing. You'll take the time to know residents as individuals - their stories, relationships, beliefs, experiences and spiritual needs and provide pastoral care that honours their dignity, choices and individual faith journey. Working collaborativ

Responsibilities

  • ● A demonstrated personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with Anglicare's Christian mission and values.
  • ● Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • ● Excellent communication and active listening skills.
  • ● Demonstrated empathy, compassion and sensitivity when supporting older people through difficult circumstances.
  • ● Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents from diverse cultural, personal and faith backgrounds.
  • ● Ability to provide pastoral care in a respectful, person-centred and non-judgemental way.
  • ● Ability to work collaboratively with Chaplains, residential aged care teams and other professionals.
  • ● Sound professional judgement and the ability to recognise when pastoral matters require escalation or referral.
  • ● Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate documentation.
  • ● Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one where required.
  • ● Ideally, you will also have:
  • ● Theological studies completed, currently underway, or a willingness to undertake theological study.
  • ● A relevant qualification in pastoral care, ministry, chaplaincy or a related discipline.
  • ● Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Pastoral Care or another relevant discipline.
  • ● Previous experience providing pastoral care within residential aged care.
  • ● Why Anglicare
  • ● We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
  • ● At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people and be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
  • ● On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you'll enjoy in a career with us:
  • ● Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay. With salary packaging, up to 15,900 of your income can be tax free.

Requirements

  • ● You're someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with older people, hearing their stories and being present through both everyday moments and life's more challenging seasons.
  • ● Your Christian faith shapes the way you serve others. You'll bring warmth, empathy, emotional maturity and a genuine desire to walk alongside people with compassion and respect.
  • ● You'll understand that every resident has their own life story, beliefs and experiences and will provide pastoral care in a way that respects their individual choices, dignity and spiritual needs.
  • ● You'll also be comfortable working within a residential aged care environment and collaborating with Chaplains, care teams and other professionals to support the whole person.
  • ● Most importantly, you'll share Anglicare's values of Integrity, Justice, Compassion and Excellence.