Pastoral Care Worker

A Pastoral Care Worker provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and community organisations. They are responsible for listening to and understanding the needs of clients, offering guidance and comfort during difficult times while respecting their beliefs and values.

Pastoral Care Workers may conduct individual or group sessions, facilitate support programs, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. They play a vital role in promoting wellbeing and resilience within the community.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $100,516
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a pastoral care worker?

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10802NAT

Certificate III in Discipleship
Blended
6 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister
11070NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,900 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker + 2 more
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 18 months
$2,025 - $6,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker

Bachelor of Theology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Theology
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$16,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
Minister Pastor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Minister Pastor + 2 more

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
Online
24 months
$33,744
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister + 1 more

Master of Theological Studies
Blended, Online
24 months
$3,000 - $39,216
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor + 2 more
CHCSS00137

Palliative Approach Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 3 months
$499 - $2,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Nursing Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Diversional Therapist Lifestyle Coordinator Pastoral Care Worker Aged Care Coordinator
+ 7 more

Graduate Certificate in Theology
Online
5 months
$9,804
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain
Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Pastoral Care Worker Community Development Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Pastoral Care Worker Community Development Worker + 4 more
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