Pastoral Care Worker - St Matthews Uniting Church, Baulkham Hills (Part-Time)

The Role

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Christian with a calling for pastoral care? St Matthews Uniting Church in Baulkham Hills is seeking a part-time Pastoral Care Worker to join our ministry team. As a crucial part of our community, you will provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to support the wellbeing of our congregation and local community.

This position is Part-time, 20 hours per week (includes Sunday mornings).

About the position:

• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care, including listening, prayer and emotional support.
• Regularly visit and communicate with members who are ill, elderly, or in need.
• Work alongside the minister to participate in services and other church activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and bereavement support as needed.
• Coordinate with volunteers and other church staff to organise support groups, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Advocate for the needs of the congregation and facilitate communication between members and church leadership.
• Actively participate in the life of the congregation including church meetings, events, and activities.
• Maintain appropriate records, contribution to church publications and reports to Church Council.
• Participate in Uniting Church Ethical Ministry refresher training on an ongoing basis.

About you:

• Active Christian faith in God and understanding of the principles, beliefs, and code of conduct for Lay Leaders of the Uniting Church in Australia.
• Previous experience in a pastoral care role or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, empathise, and provide support.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some training in theology, divinity, Christian counselling or pastoral care is preferred.
• Driver’s license and own transport.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) the Uniting Church in Australia's Safe Church training.
• First Aid and Mental Health First Aid training would be an advantage.

To Apply

If you are passionate about pastoral care, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to info@stmatthewsuniting.net.au.  If you have any questions about this position, please contact our minister Jon Humphries on 02 9686 3003.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police / Criminal Record Check, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), and NDIS Worker Check.