Compassionate Pastoral Care Practitioner

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Staff benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate pastoral and spiritual care across hospital settings. You will support patients, families and staff, responding to diverse beliefs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

The role emphasizes a genuine commitment to pastoral care, adherence to Catholic ethos, completion of a CPE program, and a focus on respectful, culturally sensitive support.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to pastoral and spiritual care.
• Understanding of Catholic ethos and SVHA mission.
• Ability to provide respectful support to diverse beliefs, cultures and spiritual needs.
• Completion of a recognised CPE program or equivalent pastoral training.
• Theological education is desirable.
• Hospital/healthcare experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Offer emotional and spiritual support during illness, uncertainty, grief or life challenges.
• Respond to diverse spiritual, cultural and religious needs of patients and loved ones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic, person-centred care.
• Contribute to a caring hospital environment reflecting SVHA values.

Skills

Compassionate & empathetic

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Professional qualification

Job description

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate pastoral and spiritual care across hospital settings. You will support patients, families and staff, responding to diverse beliefs and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

The role emphasizes a genuine commitment to pastoral care, adherence to Catholic ethos, completion of a CPE program, and a focus on respectful, culturally sensitive support.