Pastoral Care Worker

Overview

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St John's Primary School, Lambton is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Care Worker to join our vibrant school community in a permanent part-time capacity. Commencing: 13 October 2025 | Hours: 14 per week.

St John's Primary School, Lambton is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and to supporting the wellbeing and holistic development of every child.

As a Pastoral Care Worker you will promote student wellbeing, offer social and emotional support, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll collaborate with staff, students and families to create a safe and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care services to students and support the wellbeing of the broader school community.
• Engage with the school community according to the guidelines defined in the NSCP (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022) and relevant project agreements.

Experience / Criteria

• Be a Catholic
• Understand and support the Catholic Identity and mission of the school and have a good understanding of Catholic schools and the wider community
• Be an ethical, respected individual within and outside the school
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Principal, Parish Priest or representative, teaching staff, parents, Learning Support staff, the school Counsellor, and the broader community
• Demonstrate good organizational ability and capacity to work effectively in a school environment
• Be competent in monitoring and reporting requirements of CSO and NSCP
• Prioritize the wellbeing of students and families
• Comply with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) and related child protection laws

Qualifications

• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Meet NSCP minimum qualification requirements (a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or equivalent)

Conditions of Employment

Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.

Benefits

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
• Leave Portability (T&C's Apply)

How to Apply

• Provide a cover letter along with your resume
• In your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words
• Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Application Platforms

Applications for this position will be considered through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close

Applications close: 29th August 2025 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and maintain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where required, in accordance with legislation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing

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