Part-Time Aged Care Spiritual Care Coordinator

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Cootamundra; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Discounted private health insurance

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Training and development

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Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) seeks a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide compassionate, person-centred spiritual support across the Cootamundra and Young sites. You will engage with residents, families, and volunteers to enhance wellbeing and meaning in daily life.

The role involves planning memorials, community visits, and mentoring volunteers, with a focus on holistic care. A1 unit of CPE and aged care pastoral experience are preferred.

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 and client wellbeing.

Skills

CPE

Pastoral care

Person-centred care

Active listening

Volunteer coordination

Training qualification

Education

Unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Qualification in training and education

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) seeks a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide compassionate, person-centred spiritual support across the Cootamundra and Young sites. You will engage with residents, families, and volunteers to enhance wellbeing and meaning in daily life.

The role involves planning memorials, community visits, and mentoring volunteers, with a focus on holistic care. A1 unit of CPE and aged care pastoral experience are preferred.