Pastoral Care Worker - Branxton
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 28 August 2025
Rosary Park Catholic School, Branxton, is seeking a Permanent Part Time Pastoral Care Worker for 14 hours per week from August.
<p>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!<br><br>
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. <br><br>
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.<br>
You’ll work closely with staff, students, and families to help create a safe and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EfmO6jqi-D5HkzXb3sYHed8BWabbmvfEWhCZWdLzPC4zuA?e=AYGC7M"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
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.<br><br>
Pastoral care workers support the Pastoral Care of students by providing:<br>
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<li>pastoral care services<br>
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<li>strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).<br><br>
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.</li>
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