Spiritual Care Coordinator - Sutherland | Nagle
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) · Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
- On site
- Part-time
- A$65,000 / year
- Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Job highlights
- Provide emotional and spiritual support.
- Support clients through difficult life events.
- Connect individuals with meaning and purpose.
- Coordinate community and reflection activities.
- Mentor volunteers for enhanced client wellbeing.
About the role
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Make an impact. Support wellbeing. Strengthen connection across our community.
Why Join Us?
We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you’ll enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced, caring leadership team.
At SCC, we recognise the importance of spiritual and emotional support in helping older people live life to the fullest. Our Spiritual Care Coordinator plays a vital role in offering compassionate, person-centred care. You’ll be part of creating a truly holistic care experience, supporting individuals to connect with meaning, purpose, and community.
Bring compassion to life every day
This is a dynamic part-time position supporting our Sutherland location, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
This is a hands-on, meaningful role where your skills and presence have a direct, positive impact on people’s lives. Every day brings variety and purpose, whether providing one-on-one support, coordinating memorials and reflections, or mentoring volunteers who contribute to resident and client wellbeing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing tailored emotional and spiritual support
- Supporting individuals through grief, illness, and end-of-life experiences
- Helping people connect with what gives them meaning, purpose, and comfort
- Planning and coordinating memorial services, reflections, and visits from community groups
- Sharing wellbeing insights through care planning, meetings, and documentation
- Recruiting, mentoring, and supporting volunteers who contribute to resident and client wellbeing
What you bring
- Minimum 1 Unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or equivalent
- Experience in aged care pastoral/spiritual care
- Understanding of person-centred care principles
- Compassionate and reflective listener with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience supporting volunteers in a care setting (Desirable)
- Qualification in training and education (Desirable)
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your care and communication skills truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Southern Cross Benefits!
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
Key skills/competency
- Spiritual Care
- Pastoral Care
- Aged Care
- Person-Centred Care
- Emotional Support
- Grief and Loss
- Volunteer Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Wellbeing
Skills & topics
- Spiritual Care Coordinator
- Pastoral Care
- Aged Care
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Pastoral Education
- Person-Centred Care
- Volunteer Management
- Southern Cross Care
- NSW
- ACT
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in aged care pastoral/spiritual care and CPE.
- Showcase compassion: Emphasize your listening and interpersonal skills in your application.
- Demonstrate volunteer experience: Detail any past success in supporting volunteers.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss person-centred care and holistic support.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications are essential for a Spiritual Care Coordinator at Southern Cross Care?
- The essential qualification for a Spiritual Care Coordinator at Southern Cross Care is a minimum of 1 Unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or an equivalent. Experience in aged care pastoral/spiritual care and a strong understanding of person-centred care principles are also crucial.
- Is this a full-time or part-time position at Southern Cross Care?
- This Spiritual Care Coordinator role at Southern Cross Care is a part-time position. The description mentions flexibility to suit your lifestyle, indicating it's not a standard full-time commitment.
- What kind of support does a Spiritual Care Coordinator provide to residents?
- A Spiritual Care Coordinator provides tailored emotional and spiritual support. This includes assisting individuals through grief, illness, and end-of-life experiences, helping them connect with meaning and purpose, and coordinating memorial services and reflections.
- Are there opportunities for professional development as a Spiritual Care Coordinator at Southern Cross Care?
- Yes, Southern Cross Care offers ongoing training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning with over 6000 courses. They also provide genuine career progression pathways and study support, ensuring continuous growth.
- What are the benefits of working as a Spiritual Care Coordinator for Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)?
- Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging, access to the Heart HQ platform with retail discounts, Fitness Passport for health and wellness, discounted private health insurance, and various wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs.
- How does Southern Cross Care support its employees' wellbeing?
- Southern Cross Care prioritizes employee wellbeing through initiatives like the Reward and Recognition Program and an Employee Assistance Program. They also offer a discounted Fitness Passport and a supportive work environment.
- What does 'person-centred care' mean in the context of this Spiritual Care Coordinator role?
- Person-centred care means tailoring emotional and spiritual support to the individual's unique needs, beliefs, and preferences. It focuses on helping each person connect with their personal sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort.