Overview
Pastoral Care Worker – Morisset (Permanent Part Time, 14 hours/week). Commencing 2026. Location: St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset. Organisation: Bendigo Advertiser / Catholic Education context.
About the Role
Join a caring school community to support the wellbeing of children in a faith-based environment. The pastoral care worker will nurture a safe, supportive, and respectful school culture and work closely with staff, students, and families.
Responsibilities
* Provide pastoral care services to students and support the wellbeing of the broader school community.
* Collaborate with Principal, Parish Priest or representative, teaching staff, parents, Learning Support staff, school Counsellor, and the broader community.
* Assist in promoting a caring and respectful school culture and respond to the personal needs of students as appropriate.
* Monitor and report in accordance with CSO and NSCP requirements as applicable.
* Support Catholic identity and mission of the school and align with school policies and guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
* Completion of anaphylaxis training.
* Minimum NSCP qualification requirements (Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or equivalent).
* Be a Catholic and willing to support and follow the Catholic Identity and mission of the school.
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to engage with students, families, staff, and the local Parish context.
Conditions of Employment
* Salary in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.
* Permanent Part Time (14 hours/week).
* Other benefits: Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, training opportunities, paid parental leave for eligible employees, long service leave after five years for eligible employees.
Selection Process & How to Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume. In the cover letter, address each selection criterion listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA. Responses should not exceed 300 words per criterion. Preferred applicants may be invited to participate in orientation processes after interview to introduce them to the local Parish context and school culture.
Note: Applications that do not adequately address the criteria may not be shortlisted. Applications are accepted via the careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Applications close Friday 26 September 2025 at 11.59pm.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and to compliance with NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Employment requires adherence to the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and Code of Conduct. National Police Check may be required and a valid NSW WWCC retained where necessary.
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