Pastoral Care Worker

Seeking a compassionate and committed Christian to serve as our part-time Pastoral Care Worker.....

• Permanent part-time

We are a diverse, inclusive, intergenerational and intercultural congregation seeking to grow Christ-centred communities through worship, connection and service. This new role will help us strengthen our culture of mutual care and ensure that members, particularly those who are older, unwell, bereaved or experiencing significant life transitions, remain connected and spiritually supported.

The Pastoral Care Worker will:

• Visit members in their homes, hospitals and residential care facilities.
• Offer compassionate emotional and spiritual support.
• Provide timely pastoral follow-up following hospitalisation, bereavement and other significant life events.
• Work collaboratively with our Ministry Team Leader, Church Council and lay pastoral carers.
• Support, encourage and equip volunteer pastoral carers.
• Develop initiatives that build meaningful relationships across generations and cultures.
• Contribute to the worship and liturgical life of the congregation, as agreed with the Ministry Team Leader.

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry, spiritual care, aged care or community development. The successful applicant will have a committed Christian faith, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a willingness to work within the ethos, polity and policies of the Uniting Church in Australia.

The position is permanent part-time, approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility in working hours required. It is based at Blacktown and involves travel within the local area.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a current driver’s licence, have the right to work in Australia, and have satisfactory Working with Children and relevant background checks.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the full position description, contact Dr Charlie Justins, Church Council member, at CharlesJ@nswact.uca.org.au

Applications should include a covering letter addressing the position requirements, a current résumé and contact details for three referees, including a faith-community referee.

Applications close: 9 October 2026

Blacktown Regional Uniting Church is committed to safe ministry and to creating a welcoming environment for people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. It is called, along with all Uniting Church congregations, to proclaim the crucified and risen Christ as Lord and to act with God alongside the oppressed, the hurting and the poor.