Posted: 20/08/2025
Closing Date: 28/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Branxton
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
Rosary Park Catholic School, Branxton, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Care Worker to join our vibrant school community in a permanent part-time capacity. Hours and days of work can be negotitated for the right person!
Our K–6 school is known for its strong sense of community, commitment to excellence, and dedication to fostering the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of each student. Being just 45 minutes from Newcastle, Branxton a highly accessible regional town—close enough for weekend trips to the city, yet far enough to enjoy the peace and charm of country living.
As a Pastoral Care Worker, you will play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing, offering social and emotional support, and contributing to a positive school culture. You’ll work closely with staff, students, and families to help create a safe and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastoral care is defined in the Project Agreement with the Commonwealth Government as the practice of looking after the personal needs of students, not just their academic needs, through the provision of general spiritual and personal advice.

Pastoral care workers support the Pastoral Care of students by providing:

• pastoral care services
• strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).

The role of the pastoral care worker will vary depending on the needs of the individual schools and their communities. Therefore, schools are encouraged to shape the role of the position according to local needs and the capacities of the incumbent.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Be a Catholic
• Have an understanding and willingness to support and follow the Catholic Identity and mission of the school, and have a good understanding of Catholic schools and the wider community
• Be an ethical, respected individual within and outside the school
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams with the Principal, the Parish Priest or his representative, the teaching staff, parents, the Learning Support Teacher, Learning Support Assistants, the school Counsellor, and the broader community
• Demonstrate good organisational ability and proved capacity to work effectively in a school environment
• Be competent and capable in monitoring and reporting requirements of CSO and NSCP
• Ability to prioritise the wellbeing of students and families
• Comply with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) and all related laws concerning child protection

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Meet NSCP minimum qualification requirements (a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care or equivalent)

Please refer the Job description for details