Spiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinator

1 week ago


Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Healthcare Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Discover a career where care goes both ways

  • Bathurst, NSW (St Catherine's Aged Care)
  • Permanent Part-Time Position (Thursday & Friday, 7.5 hours per day)
  • Pay rate - $35 to $46.50 per hour depending on experience + superannuation
  • Not-for-profit employer, so pay less tax

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We've grown to 5,500+ employees and in 2024 we celebrated our 30th year of providing care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Spiritual & Pastoral Care Coordinator to join our team at St Catherine's Aged care, a 130-bed residential aged care home in Bathurst. This role is pivotal in supporting the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of our residents, their families, and our employees. This role will also be covering planned leave at Macquarie Care Centre in Bathurst and St Francis in Orange.

Working closely with the Residential Manager and care team, you will:

  • Provide pastoral and spiritual care aligned with Catholic values and inclusive of all faiths and beliefs.
  • Coordinate and lead religious services, rituals, and reflective practices.
  • Offer emotional and spiritual support during times of grief, transition, or crisis.
  • Build strong relationships with local faith communities and volunteers.
  • Support staff wellbeing through reflective practice and pastoral presence.

To Be Successful In This Role You'll Need

  • A kind heart and genuine passion for supporting the spiritual needs of older people.
  • Qualifications in theology, pastoral care, or a related field (or working towards).
  • Experience in pastoral or spiritual care, preferably in aged care or health settings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Understanding of and commitment to Catholic values and mission.
  • Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance.

What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive hourly pay rate.
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits.
  • Fitness Passport gym benefit.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Long service leave after 5 years.
  • Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers.
  • 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to move.
  • A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.

We know you have many choices of employer – choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.


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