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, 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

For further information please contact Naomi Pryde, Manager Mission, Pastoral and Spiritual Services on Naomi.Pryde or on

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

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

  • Urgent Care Practice Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia ForHealth Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    The CompanyAt ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1500+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually. As part of the ForHealth Group, we're focused on innovation, culture, and exceptional patient care.The RoleWe are looking for...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Schools, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Lead with Faith. Inspire with Purpose.St Patrick's Primary School is seeking a passionate and visionaryReligious Education Coordinatorto join our leadership team in 2026.This is your opportunity to be a spiritual guide, a mentor, and a catalyst for faith-filled learning. As a key member of the executive team, you'll work closely with the Principal and Parish...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Introduction:St Patrick's Primary School Cessnock is seeking a Permanent Full Time Religious Education Coordinator to join the team in 2026.Be a guiding light for students, staff, and families, championing the Catholic identity and mission of the school. As a key member of the executive team, you'll collaborate closely with the Principal and Parish Priest to...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Posted: 29/08/2025Closing Date: 12/09/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: CessnockJob Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Patrick's Primary School Cessnock is seeking a Permanent Full Time Religious Education Coordinator to join the team in 2026.Be a guiding light for students, staff, and families, championing the Catholic identity and...

  • Enrolled Nurse

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia ForHealth Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    About ForHealthAt ForHealth, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to all Australians. With over 95 medical centres and a network of 1,500+ independent health practitioners, we're proud to deliver more than 8 million patient consultations each year. We are a values-led organisation that champions innovation, teamwork, and excellence in...

  • Visiting Medical Officer

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Employment Type: Visiting Medical OfficerPosition Classification: Visiting Medical OffRemuneration: NSW Health - Remuneration Rates for Sessional Visiting Medical Officers (click to view)Hours Per Week: 8Requisition ID: REQ605431Position Title: Visiting Medical Officer, Primary Care - HUNTER REGIONAre you looking to make a difference?We are Just the Place to...

  • Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice, Cessnock Hospital

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per year

    REQ599718Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice (GP VMO)Cessnock District HospitalQuinquennial zero hour appointmentsJoin our team at Cessnock District Hospital as an experienced Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice.You'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional medical care to our patients in both our inpatient and emergency...

  • Pastoral Care Worker

    3 days ago

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

    Posted: 13/06/2025 - Closing Date: 20/06/2025 - 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 Worker

    1 day ago

    Cessnock, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

    **Introduction**: 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 Worker plays a vital role in supporting the personal and spiritual needs of students—not just their...

  • Aboriginal Health Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

    **_We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated organised professional to become a member of the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program (ICCAP)._** **Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time until December 2025 **Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioner **Remuneration**: $30.46 - $44.03 per hour +...

  • Urgent Care Practice Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Cessnock NSW, Australia For Health Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The CompanyAt ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1500+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually. As part of the ForHealth Group, we're focused on innovation, culture, and exceptional patient care.The RoleWe are looking for...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    1 week ago

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

    Posted: 29/08/2025 - Closing Date: 12/09/2025 - Job Type: Permanent - Full Time - Location: Cessnock - Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training St Patrick's Primary School Cessnock is seeking a **Permanent Full Time Religious Education Coordinator** to join the team in 2026. Be a guiding light for students, staff, and families, championing the...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Cessnock, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

    **Introduction**: St Patrick's Primary School Cessnock is seeking a Permanent Full Time Religious Education Coordinator to join the team in 2026. Be a guiding light for students, staff, and families, championing the Catholic identity and mission of the school. As a key member of the executive team, you’ll collaborate closely with the Principal and Parish...

  • Religious Education Coordinator

    1 week ago

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

    Posted: 03/07/2025 - Closing Date: 27/07/2025 - Job Type: Permanent - Full Time - Location: Cessnock - Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training St Patrick's Primary School Cessnock is seeking a **Permanent Full Time Religious Education Coordinator** to join the team in 2026. **Lead with Faith. Inspire with Purpose. Grow a Legacy.** Are you ready to...

  • General Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Cessnock City Council, Australia Primary Health Network Full time

    General Practitioner - Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency & Inpatient Wards - Hunter Valley location Hunter Region GP with option for VMO Contract Employment Applications close 01/03/2026 Shape the future of rural healthcare in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Join our dedicated team at Cessnock District Hospital as a Visiting Medical Officer in General...

  • Urgent Care Enrolled Nurse

    3 days ago

    Cessnock NSW, Australia For Health Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    The CompanyAt ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1500+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually.ForHealth is proud to be one of the industry leaders in providing Urgent Care: care for when it's urgent but not an emergency....

  • Urgent Care Practice Nurse Manager

    3 days ago

    Cessnock NSW, Australia For Health Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    The CompanyAt ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1500+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually.ForHealth is proud to be one of the industry leaders in providing Urgent Care: care for when it's urgent but not an emergency....