Bring your passion for emotional & spiritual care to a role where you'll have a lasting impact on the lives of older Australians and their loved ones!
25th August, 2026
PresCare Groundwater Lodge are seeking a compassionate and motivated Lifestyle Officer (Spiritual & Pastoral Care) to deliver holistic spiritual, pastoral, and emotional support within our residential aged care community. The position is part-time, offering 27.5 hours per fortnight, worked on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
About the Role:
As a valued member of the Care Team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the spiritual wellbeing of our residents, their families, and staff. You’ll work alongside lifestyle and care teams to design and deliver meaningful spiritual and leisure-based activities, provide emotional support during times of change or grief, and help residents reflect on their life experiences. Duties Include:
Deliver personalised spiritual and pastoral care in line with individual care plans
Provide support through reminiscence, reflection, prayer, or rituals, respecting diverse faiths and backgrounds
Facilitate and coordinate group spiritual and lifestyle activities
Offer bereavement support to residents, their families, and staff
Assist in the development and evaluation of spiritual care plans
Contribute to a caring and respectful environment where residents feel valued and supported
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum one year’s experience in a lifestyle or pastoral care role (preferably in aged care)
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Understanding of pastoral care, chaplaincy, and spiritual practices across diverse cultures and beliefs
Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle and/or qualifications in spiritual/pastoral care
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A kind, empathetic nature and the ability to build trusted relationships
What's in it for you?
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $36.23 per hour, Penalties, 12% Super, and Leave Loading
Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment – https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits
Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organization
Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognized for its award-winning culture programs
Interested? We would love to hear from you!
Click Apply Now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
Our Home: Our Groundwater Lodge community is set in the heart of our well preserved colonial architectural town of Maryborough, just a short stepping stone from QLD’s pristine beaches and beautiful Hervey Bay. Our 60 bed home is divided into smaller households that mirror the look and rhythm of home with vast communal areas where our residents can enjoy their own homestyle lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a private backyard for their established gardens and veggie patches.