Pastoral Care Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

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 – Melbourne VIC

2d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital

Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

Our Pastoral Care Team provides pastoral and spiritual support to patients across our four hospital campuses, offering comfort, connection and guidance during their healthcare journey.

As a Pastoral Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in our hospital’s healing ministry, providing compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care that respects each individual’s beliefs, values and spiritual needs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing compassionate pastoral and spiritual care to patients, their families and hospital staff.
• Offering emotional and spiritual support to people experiencing illness, uncertainty, grief or challenging life circumstances.
• Responding sensitively to the diverse spiritual, cultural and religious needs of patients and their loved ones.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic, person-centred care.
• Contributing to a caring and supportive hospital environment that reflects the mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM?

Join a values-driven organisation where compassion, respect and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference to patients, families and the wider hospital community.
• Salary packaging: Enjoy tax benefits that may increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport: Access discounted gym memberships.
• Work-life balance: Explore options to purchase additional leave.
• Staff benefits: Receive discounts on hospital admissions at SVHA private hospitals.
• Workplace giving: The opportunity to participate in our Give4Good program.
• Professional growth: Work in a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment that encourages learning and development.

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate and empathetic individual who can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and provide sensitive support during vulnerable moments.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to pastoral and spiritual care, with the ability to empathise with people from all walks of life.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos and the mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• The ability to provide respectful and compassionate support to people with diverse beliefs, cultures and spiritual needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• A relevant professional qualification or tertiary-level studies.
• Completion of a recognised Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program or equivalent pastoral training.
• Theological education is desirable.
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is desirable.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital committed to delivering high-quality healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect.

With four campuses across Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee, our experienced clinicians, caregivers and support teams work together to provide exceptional medical and surgical care while supporting the wellbeing and recovery of every patient.

As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, you’ll join an organisation guided by a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to better and fairer care.

Job Description:

Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

As a Pastoral Care Practitioner, you will play an important role in our hospital’s healing ministry, providing compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care that respects each individual’s beliefs, values and spiritual needs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing compassionate pastoral and spiritual care to patients, their families and hospital staff.
• Offering emotional and spiritual support to people experiencing illness, uncertainty, grief or challenging life circumstances.
• Responding sensitively to the diverse spiritual, cultural and religious needs of patients and their loved ones.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic, person-centred care.
• Contributing to a caring and supportive hospital environment that reflects the mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM?

Join a values-driven organisation where compassion, respect and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference to patients, families and the wider hospital community.
• Salary packaging: Enjoy tax benefits that may increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport: Access discounted gym memberships.
• Work-life balance: Explore options to purchase additional leave.
• Staff benefits: Receive discounts on hospital admissions at SVHA private hospitals.
• Workplace giving: The opportunity to participate in our Give4Good program.
• Professional growth: Work in a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment that encourages learning and development.

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate and empathetic individual who can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and provide sensitive support during vulnerable moments.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to pastoral and spiritual care, with the ability to empathise with people from all walks of life.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos and the mission and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• The ability to provide respectful and compassionate support to people with diverse beliefs, cultures and spiritual needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• A relevant professional qualification or tertiary-level studies.
• Completion of a recognised Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program or equivalent pastoral training.
• Theological education is desirable.
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is desirable.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital committed to delivering high-quality healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect.

With four campuses across Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee, our experienced clinicians, caregivers and support teams work together to provide exceptional medical and surgical care while supporting the wellbeing and recovery of every patient.

As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, you’ll join an organisation guided by a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to better and fairer care.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and cultural diversity, and we promote a smoke-free work environment.

St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or contact ***************@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

In accordance with work health and safety legislation, employees are required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy. Depending on the requirements of the role, this may include mandatory immunisations and vaccinations, including influenza vaccination.

HAVE A QUESTION?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Eleni Haramis on *************@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

9 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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