Holistic Spiritual Care Coordinator

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging ($15,900)

Heart HQ discounts

Fitness Passport access

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training access

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide tailored emotional and spiritual support across multiple SCC locations. You will assist residents and clients in connecting with meaning and comfort, coordinate memorials, and mentor volunteers who contribute to wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care and collaboration with the care team to ensure holistic support for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care pastoral/spiritual care.
• Understanding of person-centred care principles.
• Compassionate and reflective listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting volunteers in a care setting (Desirable).
• Qualification in training and education (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored emotional and spiritual support.
• Supporting individuals through grief, illness, and end-of-life experiences.
• Helping people connect with what gives them meaning, purpose, and comfort.
• Planning and coordinating memorial services, reflections, and visits from community groups.
• Sharing wellbeing insights through care planning, meetings, and documentation.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and supporting volunteers who contribute to resident wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate listener

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer coordination

Education

CPE unit or equivalent

Aged care pastoral care experience

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide tailored emotional and spiritual support across multiple SCC locations. You will assist residents and clients in connecting with meaning and comfort, coordinate memorials, and mentor volunteers who contribute to wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care and collaboration with the care team to ensure holistic support for residents and families.