ORGANISATION CONTEXT:

The Brigidine Sisters were founded in Ireland in 1807 and arrived in Australia in 1883. Over time, the Sisters lived and worked across each Australian state, establishing and administering schools and colleges, and founded a presence in New Zealand in 1899.

As the Congregation evolved, its ministries diversified and expanded into a range of other fields of service. While the Community now comprises a majority of retired Sisters, it remains actively engaged in outreach and is strongly committed to social justice.

In September 2021, the Brigidine Sisters of Australia and New Zealand discerned and decided to form one unified Community, to be known as the Brigidine Southern Cross Community (BSCC), which formally came into being in July 2022. Guided by the motto ‘With strength and gentleness’, the Community embraces this new chapter as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and to share life and resources in service of those most in need.

THE ROLE

The Wellbeing Coordinator supports the holistic care of the Brigidine Sisters living at St Brigid’s Community in Malvern in a part-time capacity (22 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm). Working in partnership with the Community, Leadership and Health Care teams, the role nurtures the Sisters’ physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing in line with the Brigidine ethos and mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide emotional and pastoral support, including occasional social outings and/or visits to family members
• Assist with transitions to supported and/or residential care where required
• Observe and communicate to the Health Care Team, the wellbeing and care needs of individual Sisters, ensuring a holistic approach to care
• Meet regularly with the Brigidine Health Care Team and Leadership Team
• Visit Sisters in hospital and provide support as needed
• Coordinate and purchase household supplies and groceries
• Support the day-to-day running and upkeep of the household
• Work closely with the Cook and Community staff to support the smooth running of St Brigid’s
• Liaise with the Finance Team to reconcile household expenditure and expenses
• Arrange and coordinate tradespeople and maintenance as required
• Transport Sisters to appointments (including allied health) and assist with follow-up bookings where appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience of pastoral care role in a faith-based community.
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent. Experience in working with elderly people is essential.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize. A positive, caring and approachable attitude.
• The ability to work independently and with initiative and flexibility.
• An understanding of the principles of privacy and confidentiality.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Current First Aid and/or CPR training.
• Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Current Flu and COVID vaccinations.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further enquiries, please contact Stephenie on (03) 9509 2132

Please provide a cover letter with your up-to-date resume to [email protected] or click apply by 5:00pm on Friday 1 May 2026. If you would like to find out more about the Brigidine Sisters, please visit https://brigidine.org.au/