Pastoral Carer

Transform Lives every single day

Step into a role that truly makes a difference.

As a Pastoral Carer, you'll be the heart of emotional and spiritual support within the home's community—connecting deeply with residents, their families, and staff. Through meaningful one-on-one relationships, you'll offer comfort, encouragement, and guidance tailored to each individual's needs and preferences.

You'll be based onsite, becoming a familiar and trusted presence, while also collaborating closely with the dynamic Mission and Partnerships Team to amplify the impact of your care across the home.

This role is permanent Part Time, 4 days per week (days are flexible), location – Brien King Gardens Residential Care, Castle Hill.

Key responsibilities include…

• Provide one-to-one pastoral visitation to all residents of the home
• Support new residents as they transition into residential aged care
• Support the Chaplain in the provision of Chapel and other Christian activities
• Provide pastoral End of Life care for residents
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation in Clinical Manager
• Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred care
• Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss.

Requirements for Success

• Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential
• An active listener who builds trust and rapport
• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed administrative and computer skills
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliability
• Relevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care highly regarded
• Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred
• A current Working with Children's Check Clearance or willingness to obtain

Please note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required.

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, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 with salary packaging
• 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

We're many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other, and with the places we call home. But sometimes, life unravels. That's where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support, and presence. From food relief to chaplaincy, crisis care to caring for the wellbeing of the elderly, every moment of connection matters. And it's not just what we do. It's how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.

To register your interest for this role, please click the 'Apply' button. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based 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.

Application Close Date: October 08, 2025