Pastoral Care Practitioner - Flexible Part-Time (Gisborne)

Benetas; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Superannuation

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Career progression

Recognition programs

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner for Gisborne Oaks in Gisborne, VIC. You will provide inclusive, non-denominational pastoral care to residents, collaborate with families, and support spiritual well-being in a 75-bed aged care home.

This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours, with approx. $35 per hour plus super and salary packaging benefits, reflecting the not-for-profit ethos and opportunities for professional development within Benetas.

Qualifications

• CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) - minimum 1 unit and eligibility for Spiritual Care Australia
• Experience as a professional Pastoral Care Practitioner in an Allied Health role or equivalent
• Experience in documentation management, including spiritual assessments and progress notes
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with residents and families
• Resilience and compassion for complex spiritual care needs
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to Allied Health referrals for Pastoral Care provision, assessing pastorally
• Provide 1:1 and group Pastoral Care including memorial services and spiritual support
• Deliver individualized, culturally sensitive care to residents and clients
• Foster Parish Partnerships and community engagement
• Promote Pastoral Care within the community and Benetas
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Coordinators and other stakeholders
• Respond to requests from residents, families, and staff for chaplaincy services
• Maintain a caseload of referrals, including minimum 20% of allocated residents

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual care

Documentation management

Interpersonal skills

NDIS Screening clearance

Education

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) 1 unit

Spiritual Care Australia membership eligibility

Job description

Benetas is seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner for Gisborne Oaks in Gisborne, VIC. You will provide inclusive, non-denominational pastoral care to residents, collaborate with families, and support spiritual well-being in a 75-bed aged care home.

This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours, with approx. $35 per hour plus super and salary packaging benefits, reflecting the not-for-profit ethos and opportunities for professional development within Benetas.