Lifestyle Officer (Spiritual/Pastoral Care)
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We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Lifestyle Officer (Spiritual & Pastoral Care) to provide holistic spiritual, pastoral, and emotional support to residents within our aged care community.
This part-time position offers 22.5 hours per fortnight and is worked on Mondays.
About the Role
As a valued member of the Care Team, you'll play a key role in supporting the spiritual wellbeing of our residents, their families, and staff.
You'll work alongside lifestyle and care teams to design and deliver meaningful spiritual and leisure-based activities, provide emotional support during times of change or grief, and help residents reflect on their life experiences.
Responsibilities
Deliver personalised spiritual and pastoral care in line with individual care plans
Provide support through reminiscence, reflection, prayer, or rituals, respecting diverse faiths and backgrounds
Facilitate and coordinate group spiritual and lifestyle activities
Offer bereavement support to residents, their families, and staff
Assist in the development and evaluation of spiritual care plans
Contribute to a caring and respectful environment where residents feel valued and supported
What You'll Bring
Minimum one year's experience in a lifestyle or pastoral care role (preferably in aged care)
Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Lifestyle and/or qualifications in spiritual/pastoral care
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Understanding of pastoral care, chaplaincy, and spiritual practices across diverse cultures and beliefs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A kind, empathetic nature and the ability to build trusted relationships
What's in it for you?
Competitive compensation: base rate of $***** per hour, penalties, super, and leave loading
Not-for-profit salary packaging: options up to $15,900 tax-free + meals & entertainment ()
Care Friends: refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash
Retail benefits: online and in-store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia ()
Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and immediate family, 24/7 access to benefits
Career development: onsite and online professional development programs, pathways for advancement
Award-winning culture: part of a team recognized for excellence
Our Yaralla Place community is set in the heart of the well-preserved colonial architectural town of Maryborough, just a short stepping stone from QLD's pristine beaches and beautiful Hervey Bay.
Our 96-bed home is divided into smaller households that mirror the look and rhythm of home with vast communal areas where residents can enjoy their own homestyle lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a private backyard for their established gardens and veggie patches.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you
ClickApplynow and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
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