Pastoral Care Practitioner

3 days ago

Cessnock, Australia Calvary Full time

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community - Cessnock, NSW
Pastoral Care Practitioner
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Permanent Full Time Opportunity - 5 days per week - Monday to Friday
About the role
Help shape the provision of spiritual and pastoral care of residents, families and staff at Calvary Cessnock, ensuring their diverse spiritual and emotional needs are identified and responded to with exceptional sensitivity, compassion, knowledge and skill.
As a member of the care team in the delivery of services to residents and their family members, you will be responsible for ensuring that the diverse pastoral and spiritual needs of residents, their families and staff are identified, prioritised and responded to in a timely manner. You will be part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting the resident to live their best life.
As the Pastoral Care Practitioner some of your main duties will include:
Providing spiritual and emotional care support to residents, according to established triage priorities
As required, providing spiritual care support to residents' family members and to staff
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
About you
You are a highly engaged professional Pastoral Care Practitioner, seeking to up hold the dignity of people living in residential aged care and seeking to make a meaningful contribution to their wellbeing.
A tertiary qualification in pastoral care, spiritual direction, counselling or similar
Clinical Pastoral Education and/or equivalent
Recent experience working in a similar role in aged care, health care or community care
Experience providing spiritual support to people living with varying degrees of cognitive impairment
Experience providing spiritual care to residents receiving end of life care
Established skills in preparation, creation, leadership and facilitation of meaningful rituals
Eligibility for SCA certified membership
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Work benefits available to you**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

  • [Urgent Search] Pastoral Care Practitioner

    4 hours ago

    Cessnock, Australia Calvary Care Full time

    Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community - Cessnock, NSW Pastoral Care Practitioner - Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers - Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment - Permanent Full Time Opportunity - 5 days per week - Monday to Friday About the role Help...

  • Pastoral Care Practitioner

    1 day ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Calvary Retirement Communities Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community - Cessnock, NSWPastoral Care PractitionerProgress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providersGet ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environmentPermanent Full Time Opportunity - 5 days per week - Monday to FridayAbout the roleHelp shape the...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    3 days ago

    Cessnock, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

    Posted: 20/08/2025 - Closing Date: 03/09/2025 - Job Type: Temporary - Location: Cessnock - Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary) St Patrick’s Primary School, nestled in the picturesque heart of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, is on the lookout for a compassionate and dynamic **Temporary Part-Time Pastoral Care Worker**(28 hours per week) to join...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Cessnock St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock, is seeking a Temporary Part Time (28 hours per week) Pastoral Care Worker to join the team in July for the remainder of the year. At the heart of our commitment to student wellbeing, the Pastoral Care Worker plays a vital role in supporting the personal and spiritual needs of students—not just their...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Posted: 13/06/ Closing Date: 20/06/ Job Type: Temporary Location: Cessnock Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock, is seeking a Temporary Part Time (14 hours per week) Pastoral Care Worker to join the team in June for the rest of the year. At the heart of our commitment to student wellbeing, the Pastoral Care...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Introduction:St Patrick's Primary School, nestled in the picturesque heart of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, is on the lookout for a compassionate and dynamic Temporary Part-Time Pastoral Care Worker (28 hours per week) to join our vibrant team this September.This isn't just a job—it's a calling. As a Pastoral Care Worker, you'll be a cornerstone of our...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Posted: 20/08/2025Closing Date: 03/09/2025Job Type: TemporaryLocation: CessnockJob Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)St Patrick's Primary School, nestled in the picturesque heart of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, is on the lookout for a compassionate and dynamic Temporary Part-Time Pastoral Care Worker (28 hours per week) to join our vibrant team...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    3 days ago

    Cessnock, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

    **Introduction**: St Patrick’s Primary School, nestled in the picturesque heart of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, is on the lookout for a compassionate and dynamic Temporary Part-Time Pastoral Care Worker (28 hours per week) to join our vibrant team this September. This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. As a Pastoral Care Worker, you’ll be a...

  • General Practitioner Opportunity

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEmergency Full time $200,000 - $250,000

    General Practitioner OpportunityCessnock District Hospital is seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join our team.Deliver high-quality patient care services, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our community.Provide outpatient consultations and procedures in private practice, including participation in after-hours and on-call rotations for...

  • Urgent Care Receptionist Cessnock Casual

    4 days ago

    Cessnock, Australia For Health Group Full time

    The Company ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 70+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the...