Pastoral Care Worker
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$ 39 - 60
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Job Description
Do you possess the unique blend of empathy spirituality and professional expertise needed to provide holistic care Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds
A permanent full-time position is available to join Maters Pastoral Care Team. This position will predominantly be based and required to work from our Redland & Springfield campuses and occasionally from the South Brisbane campus depending on operational requirements. This position requires you to participate in an on-call schedule for weekends and public holidays.
Salary range: $39.86 - $60.43 per hour (HP3)plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
- Engage in pastoral care at the bedside ministering with compassion and empathy listening caring and supporting in whichever way is most beneficial to patients and families
- Facilitate small-medium size groups in areas such as: Meditation/Mindfulness sessions debriefs and staff well-being support activities
- Pray with and for patients/families when appropriate or requested
- Meet the pastoral/spiritual need of the patients and their families
- Perform an advocacy role where necessary and appropriate
- Occasionally maintain short-term follow-up when special needs of patients or families require this
- Facilitate support for patients and staff by seeking to build good personal relationships with staff members
- Participate regularly with other members of the Health Care Team in ward meetings or their equivalent as a means of maximising patient care
- Accept referrals for any person who desires our assistance and when appropriate refer people to other care-givers within the hospital or in the wider community
- To work with sensitivity to a multi-faith environment engaging people where necessary
About you
To be considered suitable for these roles:
- Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a Human Services related field such as: Counselling/Psychology/Social Work/Interfaith/Chaplaincy/Coaching
- Demonstrated experience facilitating small-medium size groups in areas such as: Meditation/Mindfulness sessions debriefs and staff well-being support activities
- Minimum 5 - 10 years experience providing Pastoral Care and Spiritual support in clinical or equivalent environments
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Have a grounded spirituality based on a regular practice
- Engaged in a spiritual/faith/contemplative practice community
- Ability to build rapport trust empathy and foster strong relationships
- Respect and sensitivity to persons of various religious cultural and ethnic backgrounds life philosophies and faith traditions
- Flexibility to work in various wards and locations mainly Springfield and Redlands and sometimes at South Brisbane
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision and have a growth mindset
- Unrestricted Drivers License
- Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification is an advantage but not mandatory
- Competent technology and computer skills Outlook MS Teams MS Word Excel
Why join us
Materis Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders inhealthcareeducation fundraising & philanthropyandresearch and its our people who make the difference.
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.
- Increase your take-home paywith generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your careerwith access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing supportthrough our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing serviceswith a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discountsacross dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay activewith unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great foodwith reduced prices at our campus cafs and coffee spots
- Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on Monday the 11th of August 2025.Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater please visit ourReconciliation webpage.
Employment Type
Full-Time
