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About the Role

As a Pastoral Care Worker, you will bring authentic Christian pastoral care directly into the homes of older people living across Sydney's Northern Beaches. Through regular home visits, you'll build meaningful relationships with seniors and their families, offering encouragement, spiritual support and compassionate care that helps people remain connected to their faith, community and sense of purpose while continuing to live independently.

Responsibilities

Visit seniors in their own homes across the Northern Beaches, providing compassionate Christian pastoral care and spiritual support.
Build trusted relationships that reduce isolation and foster hope, connection and wellbeing.
Support residents and families through prayer, Bible reading, pastoral conversations and faith-based encouragement where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with Chaplains, care teams and community partners to ensure holistic support for every client.
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to high-quality pastoral services across the Seniors Living program.

Requirements

Previous experience in Christian ministry or pastoral care (essential).
Relevant Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Pastoral Care, or a commitment to undertake theological studies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while managing a community-based caseload.
Current Working With Children Check.
Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the Northern Beaches.
Theological studies or ministry training.
Experience supporting older people in community or aged care settings.
Experience providing pastoral support in home or community environments.
Strong understanding of holistic, person-centred pastoral care.
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Actively support Anglicare's Christian mission, vision and values through both your faith and your actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Ability to work independently
Case management
Driving

Location

Northern Beaches, Sydney

Work Type

Full-time
Community-based

Experience Level

Entry level
Mid level

Education Level

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Pastoral Care, or commitment to theological studies

Benefits

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
Ongoing ministry formation and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fitness Passport.
Staff rewards and discounts with hundreds of retailers.
Opportunities to grow your career across one of Australia's leading Christian care organisations.
Competitive salary packaging.
Wellbeing programs.
Generous discounts for you and your family.
Staff rewards portal with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
Free wellbeing resources.
Up to $15,900 of income tax free via salary packaging.
Up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment tax free via salary packaging.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing.
Employee Referral Program with a $1,200 incentive.
Performance Review process supports professional goals.
Annual Review Conversation for formal recognition and reward.

About the Company

Anglicare Sydney is a well-respected Christian organisation that's been serving people in need for over 170 years.
We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.
We are a purpose-driven community where faith, compassion and excellence guide everything we do.
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
We are a caring Christian organisation where faith, compassion and service are at the heart of everything we do.
We provide the stability of a well-established organisation while continuing to grow professionally and spiritually alongside experienced ministry and care teams.
We are 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.
We're building a future where every voice counts.
We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging.
Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services.
Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Equal Opportunity

Anglicare welcomes applications from people who can actively support our Christian mission and values.
We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging.