Pastoral Care Coordinator, HammondCare

HammondCare

Location:
Australia, Caulfield

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that is passionate about improving quality of life for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging, and older persons’ mental health.

Job Responsibility:

Provide pastoral care and support to residents, relevant families and staff of HammondCare
Be the point of contact for relevant internal and external support/referral services
Act as a role model for staff and as an advocate for HammondCare’s Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action, and its Christian values
Share pastoral expertise and coach staff to support the spiritual needs of residents
Conduct assessments of resident/family needs and goals on entry to the service using the HOPE assessment tool
Develop a spiritual care plan, working with residential staff to ensure client/family spiritual needs and goals are acknowledged
As required, participate in case management reviews and make a contribution about the client’s emotional/spiritual needs and goals and contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a care plan
Lead regular carer support groups
Network with other religious leaders and services and coordinate relevant care, resources and group activities
Strategically develop tailored resources, ideas and activities to enhance the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of residents and families, collaborating with management, staff and volunteers
Communicate and build trust by developing relationships with staff and volunteers
Liaise with managers, case managers and attend staff and case management meetings as required
Training staff on Palliation and wellbeing
Officiating church interdenominational church services
Leading memorials, ANZAC, and special services
Leading and training a team of pastoral care volunteers
Working and collaborating in a Pastoral Care team

Requirements:

Strong understanding and experience of people living with dementia, the impact on carers, and journeys of grief and bereavement
Strong personal and active Christian faith and church involvement
Theological /Pastoral Care qualifications and experience
Demonstrated capacity to pastorally care for and enhance the wellbeing of those in need
Highly developed communication skills including listening, compassion and empathy
Experience raising up, leading and supporting a team
Strong administrative and computer skills

What we offer:

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible working options
Discounts on everyday products and services
Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
Health & Wellbeing programmes
Reward & Recognition programmes
Referral bonuses
Career and professional development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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