Are you a current employee of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office? Go to the Careers Portal to search and apply for your next role.
Pastoral Care Worker – Permanent Part Time (14 hours/week) Commencing 2026 St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset
Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of children and helping them flourish in a nurturing, faith-based environment? St John Vianney Primary School in Morisset is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Care Worker to join our vibrant school community.
Why Work With Us?
At St John Vianney, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. Our mission is to foster a positive school culture where students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. As a Pastoral Care Worker, you’ll play a key role in nurturing this environment and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families.
What We Offer:
A welcoming and inclusive school community grounded in Catholic values
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff
Modern, purpose-built facilities including:
A well-resourced library with a bank of student computers
SmartBoards in every classroom
A spacious school hall and outdoor amphitheatre
Beautiful school grounds, play areas, and environmental spaces
Flexible and collaborative learning spaces designed for 21st-century learning
About the Role:
This is a Permanent Part Time position (14 hours per week), perfect for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing and is looking to make a lasting impact within a supportive team. You’ll work closely with staff, students, and families to promote a caring and respectful school culture.
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.
Desired Skills and Experience
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)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.
Contact Mark Konik, Principal on Tel: (02) 4973 4073 or via email: mark.konik@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic schoo
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Friday 26th September 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
