Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner

St Vincent's Health Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport access

Life/Work balance perks

Meals and Entertainment card option

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care services. You will provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, and staff, supporting holistic care within an interdisciplinary team in Queensland.

Key duties include assessing needs, creating care plans, and offering resources to support spiritual wellbeing, with strong communication and autonomous working abilities.

Qualifications

• Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in counselling, theology, psychology or equivalent or a combination of study and work experience (essential).
• Ability to apply for Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential).
• Ability to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential).
• Respect diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds in ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families and staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise pastoral and spiritual needs, developing care plans and support strategies.
• Provide appropriate and person-centred religious and spiritual resources and support.
• Support emotional and spiritual wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care.
• Work autonomously with attention to detail and excellent communication.

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity: We are looking for a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care service. You will provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, support networks and staff, supporting the holistic approach to care that is central to St Vincent's. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside other healthcare professionals, you will focus on nurturing the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of residents and those important to them. Opportunities may be available at our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care services. Each location provides a welcoming and supportive environment where residents and staff can thrive.

Things that work for us

• Permanent part-time with flexibility
• Provide pastoral and spiritual care and respecting differing value systems, beliefs and practices
• Assess and prioritise pastoral and spiritual needs, developing appropriate care plans and support strategies
• Assist with the provision of appropriate and person-centred religious and spiritual resources
• Support the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of residents through compassionate, person-centred care
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions
• Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in counselling, theology, psychology or equivalent or a combination of study and work experience (essential)
• Willing to apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential)
• Willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)

Things that work for you

• Salary packaging options up to $15,990
• Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Access to the Fitness Passport (Gym/pool discounted program)
• Blue Light Card and discounted holiday accommodation
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today. Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 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, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment. 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 [e-mail]

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026 11:59pm