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Job Title


Pastoral Carer


Company : Anglicare Sydney


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Transform Lives Everyday! Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by providing spiritual and emotional support in our Residential Aged Care Homes The Terraces in Paddington. This role is parttime, 3 days a week, creating an ideal worklife balance. About The Role Anglicare is seeking a compassionate and relational Pastoral Carer to support residents through pastoral conversations, prayer, Bible reading, and spiritual activities. Youll work closely with Chaplains, Residential Managers, and Lifestyle teams to contribute to holistic resident care. What Youll Do Provide pastoral support with empathy, dignity, and respect. Assist, observe, and help plan spiritual and responsive activities such as prayer and Bible reading. Support communication and facilitation of Chaplaincy and Lifestyle activities. Contribute to documentation including Key to Me and Life Story. Promote a culturally respectful environment, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Support new residents as they transition into residential aged care. Support the Chaplain in the provision of Chapel and other Christian activities. Provide pastoral endoflife care for residents. Complete and maintain appropriate documentation in Clinical Manager. Collaborate with the MultiDisciplinary Team to provide personcentred care. Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss. Provide onetoone pastoral visitation to all residents of the home. About You Relevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care are highly regarded. Personal and active Christian faith is essential. Active listener who builds trust and rapport and demonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Can maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and reliability. Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care is preferred. Verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required. Ability to build rapport and connect warmly with residents. Able to communicate clearly and complete spiritual/emotional documentation. Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical practice. 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, youll get the security, stability, and opportunities that come with a strong, wellestablished organisation ready for the future. Salary packaging to increase takehome pay. Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career. Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers. Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family. Application Information To apply for the role, please click the Apply button now. Or contact Kate Taylor Talent Acquisition Partner with any questions or to book in for a confidential call. Application Close Date: May04,2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christianbased values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr