Pastoral Care Coordinator

Pastoral Care Coordinator - Northshore Palliative Care (Neringah) role at HammondCare. This is a permanent part-time position working 3 days per week (22.8 hours), with one day including a Wednesday. The role requires access to a car (mileage reimbursed); a pool vehicle may be available.

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, independent Christian charity that is passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. We are an innovative health and aged care provider, aiming to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons' mental health.

Reporting to the Head of Pastoral Care, the Pastoral Care Coordinator provides pastoral care, leadership and support to clients, their families, team members and pastoral care volunteers. The role supports clients in HammondCare's palliative care service by visiting them in their own homes across the Northshore. The role requires a car (mileage reimbursed) and may involve a pool vehicle. This is a permanent part-time role (22.8 hours per week) with three days per week, one of which must include Wednesday.

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave pro-rata
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

• Provide pastoral care and support to clients, relevant families and HammondCare staff
• Be the point of contact for relevant internal and external support/referral services
• Act as a role model for staff and as an advocate for HammondCare's Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action, and its Christian values
• Share pastoral expertise and coach staff to support the spiritual needs of clients
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the client's emotional/spiritual needs and goals and to the development and ongoing evaluation of a care plan
• Facilitate regular carer support groups
• Network with other religious leaders and services and coordinate relevant care, resources and group activities
• Strategically develop tailored resources, ideas and activities to enhance the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of clients and families, in collaboration with management, staff and volunteers
• Communicate and build trust by developing relationships with staff and volunteers
• Liaise with managers, case managers and attend staff and case management meetings as required
• Training staff on spiritual care and wellbeing
• Leading and training a team of pastoral care volunteers
• Working and collaborating in a Pastoral Care team

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Strong understanding and experience of people living at home with life-limiting illness including dementia, the impact on carers, and journeys of grief and bereavement
• Experience in palliative care - desired
• Strong personal and active Christian faith and church involvement
• Theological / Pastoral Care qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated capacity to pastorally care for and enhance the wellbeing of those in need
• Highly developed communication skills including listening, compassion and empathy
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Access to a car, Australian driver licence and comprehensive car insurance

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, apply now. For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.