Job Description
Seeking a compassionate and relational Pastoral Carer to support residents through pastoral conversations, prayer, Bible reading and spiritual activities.....
Transform lives Everyday
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by providing spiritual and emotional support in our Residential Aged Care Homes – Carlingford House – this role is part time 4 days a week.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Anglicare is seeking a compassionate and relational Pastoral Carer to support residents through pastoral conversations, prayer, Bible reading and spiritual activities. You’ll work closely with Chaplains, Residential Managers, and Lifestyle teams to contribute to holistic resident care.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide pastoral support with empathy, dignity, and respect.
- Assist, observe and help plan spiritual and responsive activities such as prayer and Bible reading.
- Support communication and facilitation of Chaplaincy and Lifestyle activities.
- Contribute to documentation including Key to Me and Life Story.
- Provide support to residents’ families and staff in moments of need.
- Promote a culturally respectful environment, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Participate in maintaining a safe and tidy workplace
ABOUT YOU
- Experience in ministry or pastoral care – Essential
- Ability to build rapport and connect warmly with residents.
- Strong listening skills, empathy and understanding of emotional needs.
- Resilience and composure when supporting residents with varying needs.
- Able to communicate clearly and complete spiritual/emotional documentation.
- Commitment to integrity, confidentiality and ethical practice.
- Completed or undertaking theological studies or commitment to undertake theological related studies (preferred) and/or relevant Cert III/IV in aged/pastoral care
- Active WWCC registration, to be maintained during employment
- Current NSW Driver’s license and or equivalent interstate/international inclusive of permits. As well as CTP and TPP insurance coverage.
Why Anglicare?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
- Increase your take-home with salary packaging
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
We’re many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other, and with the places we call home. But sometimes, life unravels. That’s where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support, and presence. From food relief to chaplaincy, crisis care to caring for the wellbeing of the elderly, every moment of connection matters. And it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply to this Job’ button below. Or Contact Kate Taylor - Talent Acquisition Partner - with any questions or to book in for a confidential call.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Applications close on: 07/04/2026
Expected start date: ASAP
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.
Who we are
We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.
We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.
We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.
We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.
We function in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs, and teachings of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Sydney, which established and continues to govern our organisation.