Aged Care Pastoral Practitioner — Compassion & Presence

Uniting NSW & ACT; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Practitioner for Starrett Lodge and Nareen Terrace in Hamlyn Terrace. You will provide person-centred pastoral and spiritual support to residents, their families and staff, embracing diverse faiths and worldviews while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Join a Mission team that values presence, listening and compassionate, inclusive care, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful engagement with

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy, spiritual care or related discipline.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent formation desirable or required as specified in the position description.
• Ability to work across other Uniting sites when required.
• Commitment to inclusive pastoral practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred pastoral and spiritual care to residents and families.
• Support residents through grief, illness, ageing, and end-of-life.
• Build relationships and contribute to a caring community.
• Collaborate with the care team to support holistic wellbeing.
• Maintain pastoral care records and documentation.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pastoral care

Chaplaincy

Communication

Empathy

Education

Theological study

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Practitioner for Starrett Lodge and Nareen Terrace in Hamlyn Terrace. You will provide person-centred pastoral and spiritual support to residents, their families and staff, embracing diverse faiths and worldviews while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Join a Mission team that values presence, listening and compassionate, inclusive care, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful engagement with