Meaningful Pastoral Care Practitioner — Hospital

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

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Work-life balance

Staff benefits

Workplace giving

Professional growth

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Melbourne VIC is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide inclusive, person-centred spiritual care for patients, families and staff. You will support holistic healing and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to respect diverse beliefs, cultures and values within our Catholic ethos.

The role emphasizes empathetic listening, comfort during illness and uncertainty, and facilitating meaningful connections.

Qualifications

• Qualified pastoral caregiver with CPE or equivalent.
• Clear understanding of Catholic ethos and SVHA values.
• Experience providing compassionate spiritual care in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Offer emotional support during illness, uncertainty, grief or difficult life events.
• Address diverse spiritual, cultural and religious needs with sensitivity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care.
• Contribute to a caring hospital environment aligned with SVHA values.

Skills

Pastoral care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Empathy

Catholic ethos

Communication

Education

Pastoral qualification or CPE

Theological education desirable

Hospital experience desirable

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Melbourne VIC is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide inclusive, person-centred spiritual care for patients, families and staff. You will support holistic healing and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to respect diverse beliefs, cultures and values within our Catholic ethos.

The role emphasizes empathetic listening, comfort during illness and uncertainty, and facilitating meaningful connections.