Step 2

Pastoral Care Worker Selection Criteria

Personal Faith
  • a personal commitment to Christian faith and values and able to give adherence to the beliefs held in common by the supporting churches, as stated in the Nicene Creed – (See Step 4)
  • active and regular involvement in a Christian Community

Experience
Demonstrated relevant experience:
  • working with young people, working as a member of a team, networking with community groups, supporting people
  • analysing situations and responding appropriately and ethically to individuals with personal difficulties

Knowledge
  • the characteristics and needs of young people and their families.
  • current social, community and educational issues related to young people and families
  • considerations regarding working with the variety of Christian churches and denominations

Personal Skills and Abilities
  • communicate effectively (including empathetic listening) with young people and adults
  • interact effectively with people who hold diverse religious and cultural beliefs and values
  • work collaboratively across Christian denominations
  • take initiative and be self-managed
  • responsive to direction and feedback
  • computer literacy skills including email, internet and word processing

School Site Context
  • an understanding of the specific school site
  • any specific needs of the school and surrounding community

Qualifications / Education
Minimum qualification:
  • Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with
  • mental health issues’)
  • an equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

Applicants who do not meet the above minimum required or equivalent qualifications may still apply if they hold a qualification (Certificate IV or higher), or are part way through a higher level qualification, that is directly relevant to the Pastoral Care Worker’s role, and agree to have their current qualification assessed for equivalency.

Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).

Please Note: By clicking through to Step 3 you acknowledge that you understand the selection criteria.