Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support.

As our Pastoral Care Worker – Residential Homes, you'll provide compassionate, Christ-centred pastoral care to older people living within Anglicare's residential aged care homes at Taren Point.

You'll become a trusted pastoral presence within the home, walking alongside residents through everyday life as well as times of transition, grief, illness and change.

Through meaningful conversation, prayer, listening and faith-based support, you'll help nurture residents' spiritual and emotional wellbeing while also supporting families and staff where appropriate.

Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values we live them.

Your opportunity

As our Pastoral Care Worker, you'll work alongside Chaplains, Pastoral Carers and Residential aged care teams at Taren Point to ensure pastoral and spiritual care forms an integral part of each resident's overall wellbeing. You'll take the time to know residents as individuals - their stories, relationships, beliefs, experiences and spiritual needs and provide pastoral care that honours their dignity, choices and individual faith journey. Working collaboratively with the broader residential care team, you'll contribute to a holistic approach to care, creating opportunities for connection and providing a compassionate presence to residents and their families. With integrity and compassion, you will:

- Provide authentic, person-centred pastoral care to residents living within Anglicare's residential aged care homes at Taren Point.
- Build trusted relationships with residents through regular visits, meaningful conversation and active listening.
- Support residents' spiritual and emotional wellbeing through times of transition, grief, loss, illness, loneliness or uncertainty.
- Pray with residents and provide Christian spiritual support where welcomed and appropriate.
- Share the Christian message sensitively and respectfully in response to residents' individual needs and preferences.
- Support residents to explore, express and maintain their faith and spiritual practices.
- Facilitate opportunities for meaningful spiritual connection and participation in faith-based activities.
- Provide pastoral support to residents' families and loved ones where appropriate.
- Provide pastoral support to staff where appropriate, particularly during difficult or significant events within the home.
- Work collaboratively with Chaplains, residential care teams and other professionals to provide holistic support.
- Identify complex pastoral or spiritual care needs and refer these appropriately to the Chaplain or other relevant professionals.
- Maintain accurate pastoral care documentation, records and reporting in accordance with Anglicare requirements.
- Build positive relationships and maintain effective communication with residents, families, staff and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment within the residential home.

What you'll bring

You're someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with older people, hearing their stories and being present through both everyday moments and life's more challenging seasons. Your Christian faith shapes the way you serve others. You'll bring warmth, empathy, emotional maturity and a genuine desire to walk alongside people with compassion and respect.



You'll understand that every resident has their own life story, beliefs and experiences and will provide pastoral care in a way that respects their individual choices, dignity and spiritual needs. You'll also be comfortable working within a residential aged care workplace and collaborating with Chaplains, care teams and other professionals to support the whole person. Most importantly, you'll share Anglicare's values of Integrity, Justice, Compassion and Excellence.

You will also need

- Experience in Christian ministry, pastoral care or a similar faith-based role.
- A demonstrated personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with Anglicare's Christian mission and values.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion and sensitivity when supporting older people through difficult circumstances.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents from diverse cultural, personal and faith backgrounds.
- Ability to provide pastoral care in a respectful, person-centred and non-judgemental way.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Chaplains, residential aged care teams and other professionals.
- Sound professional judgement and the ability to recognise when pastoral matters require escalation or referral.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate documentation.
- Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one where required.

Ideally, you will also have

- Relevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care highly regarded personal and active Christian faith is essential.
- An active listener who builds trust and rapport and demonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and reliability.
- Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred.

Please note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required. Experience in ministry or pastoral care. Ability to build rapport and connect warmly with residents. Able to communicate clearly and complete spiritual/emotional documentation. Commitment to integrity,confidentialityand ethical practice.

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 and 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'll enjoy in a career with us:

- Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income can be tax free.
- Spend up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment, also tax free through salary packaging.
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your ministry and pastoral care capability.
- Supportive and purpose-driven team environment.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families.





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.

Within our Residential Homes, pastoral care creates space for those connections through presence, prayer, conversation and companionship. Every interaction is an opportunity to honour the individual, enrich their life and remind them that they are known, valued and cared for.

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 from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks.

Application Close Date: September 12, 2026

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. 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. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer market-competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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📌 Pastoral Carer (New South Wales)
🏢 Anglicare
📍 New South Wales