SCCQ have an opportunity for a dedicated part-time Pastoral Care Coordinator to join our team working from our Support Centre in Upper Mt Gravatt
24th August, ****
Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Pastoral Care Coordinator to join our team and provide qualified, pastoral, and administrative support to the Head of Mission and Pastoral Services, contributing to the effective delivery of mission and pastoral care initiatives across Southern Cross Care Queensland.
Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
Supportive, purpose-driven organisationwith great staff culture
Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Rewarding part-time role working 30.4 hours/fortnight
Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
Supportive, purpose-driven organisationwith great staff culture
Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Convenient central Upper Mt Gravatt location
About the role
Acting as a secondary point of contact in the absence of the Head of Mission and Pastoral Services, the role supports leadership continuity and succession development.
The Pastoral Care Coordinator delivers emotional, spiritual, and meaningful pastoral care services, promoting a person-centred approach that enhances the wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life of residents, clients, and their families.
Key priorities include:
Assisting in the development, review and implementation of policies, guidelines, processes and procedures relevant to the Pastoral Team.




Providing additional support to the Pastoral Team as required to strengthen service delivery and team effectiveness.
Supporting the ongoing development of liturgical templates, prayer resources, newsletter reflections and other materials that enhance pastoral and mission-related services.
Assisting with the coordination and facilitation of team meetings, workshops and seminars as required.
Establishing and maintaining effective communication and relationships with residents and staff.
Participating in case conferences and liaising with other team members.
Having oversite of the spiritual, pastoral, and ethical issues of the Homes.
Maintaining a positive and prayerful approach to work and life issues.
Embracing the philosophy of spiritual and pastoral care and believing in the value and dignity of the people in our care.
Carrying out necessary planning, assessment documentation and reporting.
What will you bring to the role?
Diploma or higher from an accredited Pastoral Care or theological Academy (Desired)
Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports.
Experience working in aged care, healthcare, community services, or a faith-based organisation (desirable but not essential).
Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary care teams.
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ)



is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago.
They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over **** staff caring for and supporting more than **** people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters.That's why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, withholding including:
Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
Versatile work arrangements
Mental health and first aid training
Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships
Recognition programs and service awards
Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Prospect Employer.
We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
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Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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📌 Pastoral Care Coordinator (Brisbane)
🏢 Southern Cross Care (Qld
📍 Brisbane