Spiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinator - Surry hills

Posted Thursday 22 January 2026 at 1:00 pm | Expires Friday 20 February 2026 at 12:59 pm

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location: Surry Hills
• Permanent Full-time
• Pay rate – $35.00 - $46.50 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

About Us

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.

Catholic Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care for older Australians. We value courage, compassion, and integrity, and strive to support the spiritual, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of our residents and clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, empathetic, and dedicatedSpiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinatorto join our Residential Aged Care team. In this rewarding role, you will provide personal spiritual support and pastoral care services to residents, clients, and their families, respecting their individual preferences and backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, faith-based, and inclusive pastoral care to residents and clients, including one-to-one visits and group activities.
• Prepare and lead spiritual celebrations, prayers, and moments of reflection for people of all backgrounds.
• Support residents, clients, and families during palliative, end-of-life, or bereavement care.
• Collaborate with the Lifestyle Coordinator and external faith leaders to meet diverse spiritual needs.
• Maintain accurate pastoral care assessments and progress notes.
• Support mission formation activities for employees and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and organisational policies.

About You

• Certificate III or IV in Pastoral Care or Clinical Pastoral Education, Counselling, Chaplaincy, Theology, or similar (or working towards).
• Strong personal spirituality and understanding of Catholic faith and values.
• Experience in aged care or a similar setting is highly regarded.
• Warm, empathetic interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and respecting diverse beliefs.
• Excellent time management and ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Our Values in Action

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Courage: Willingness to offer feedback and stand up for what is right.
• Compassion: Genuine concern for the wellbeing of others.
• Integrity: Honesty, responsibility, and respect for all.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families.
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• 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 choose 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.

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.