Multifaith Pastoral Care Practitioner (Aged Care)

Benetas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$36.80 per hour + superannuation

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Career progression and internal培训

Recognition programs

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate, multi-faith pastoral care to residents at St Georges in Altona Meadows. The role involves responding to referrals, delivering 1:1 and group sessions, and offering spiritual and emotional support aligned with residents' beliefs.

You will work with a diverse community, coordinate with staff and families, and maintain sensitive documentation to support holistic wellbeing and meaningful end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional Pastoral Care Practitioner in an Allied Health role or equivalent.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and group pastoral care in a multi-faith setting.
• Strong documentation of spiritual assessments and progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to Allied Health referrals for Pastoral Care.
• Provide inclusive, non-denominational Pastoral Care and memorial services.
• Implement culturally sensitive care to residents and clients.
• Support community engagement and parish partnerships.
• Promote Pastoral Care within the Benetas network and community.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to fulfill chaplaincy services and rituals.
• Maintain a caseload of referrals (minimum 20% of allocated residents).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Grief and loss support

Pastoral care experience

Documentation management

Education

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) – 1 unit

Job description

Benetas is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Care Practitioner to provide compassionate, multi-faith pastoral care to residents at St Georges in Altona Meadows. The role involves responding to referrals, delivering 1:1 and group sessions, and offering spiritual and emotional support aligned with residents' beliefs.

You will work with a diverse community, coordinate with staff and families, and maintain sensitive documentation to support holistic wellbeing and meaningful end-of-life care.