Pastoral Care Coordinator – Aged Care | Coffs Harbour | 3 Days
- Provide person-centred, faith-informed pastoral and spiritual care to aged-care residents, their families and employees.
- Offer one-to-one support and small-group activities, including support through grief, palliative care and spiritual distress.
- Collaborate with care teams, volunteers and external clergy while documenting pastoral care and working in a trauma-aware way.
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
St Joseph's, Coffs Harbour NSW | Permanent Part-Time | Mon, Tue, Wed
Bring comfort, connection and hope to older people at a key time in their lives.
- $36.50 – $50.00 per hour (based on experience) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging, so your take-home pay goes up
- 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), with weekends free
- St Joseph's, Coffs Harbour, a welcoming 111-bed residential aged care home
- Open to all faiths and backgrounds
Why this role matters
Some of the most meaningful moments in life happen in its later chapters. As our Pastoral Care Coordinator, you'll be there for residents as they face ageing, grief, dementia and the end of life. You'll also support their families and our employees.
The care you give will be person-centred, faith-informed and trauma-aware. Every day, it will help protect people's dignity, connection and emotional wellbeing.
You might be a great fit if you are…
- A retired or semi-retired member of the clergy, or a former religious, looking for meaningful part-time ministry
- A parish pastoral associate or ministry worker ready to bring your skills to aged care
- A lifestyle, leisure or diversional therapy professional with experience in spiritual or pastoral support who wants to focus on that work
You don't need to have done this exact job before. If you can listen deeply and meet people where they are, we can support you with the rest.
What your week looks like
- Sitting with residents one-on-one, or running small groups, shaped around each person's spiritual and cultural preferences
- Building trust through listening, empathy and real connection
- Walking alongside residents and families through grief, loss, palliative care and spiritual distress
- Leading prayers, reflections and spiritual activities that welcome people of all faiths
- Working closely with care and lifestyle staff, our Mission team, volunteers, external clergy and families
- Keeping pastoral care notes and working in a safe, trauma-informed, values-based way
What we offer you
- Competitive hourly rate, with not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
- Paid parental leave
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you ever want to move
- A values-based, mission-driven organisation where your work makes a real difference
About you
You're warm, grounded and relational. People feel heard when they're with you. You'll also bring:
- A Certificate III/IV in Pastoral Care, Counselling, Theology, Spirituality or similar, OR equivalent experience in ministry, chaplaincy, pastoral or spiritual care
- An understanding of spiritual and pastoral care, ideally in aged care, healthcare or community settings
- Experience supporting older people, including people living with dementia (or a strong willingness to learn)
- An understanding of trauma-informed care principles, or openness to training in them
- Respect for each resident's story, identity, faith and choices
- The confidence to work on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you.
About Catholic Healthcare
For more than 30 years, Catholic Healthcare has been caring for older people. Today we have over 6,000 employees. Our mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
Ready to make a difference three days a week? Apply online now. It only takes a few minutes.
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