Pastoral Care Practitioner

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As the Pastoral Care Practitioner you will take a lead role honouring this legacy and in nurturing the commitment of all to the mission and values of StVincentsCareToowoomba.

We are looking for a compassionate spiritual and professional person to join the Pastoral Care team working with the Facility Manager and care team to respond effectively to the diverse emotional spiritual and religious needs of our residents and their families. Applicants must have a sound understanding of our Mission and a genuine commitment to the service of the aged vulnerable and poor.

Whats on your CV is important but whats in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincents kindness works for us.

This will be a permanent part time position initially working 30.4 hours per fortnight across 2 days each week at OZ Care Facility Toowoomba.

Things that work for us:

• Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification or equivalent training in the care of the sick the dying and the grieving (Essential);

• Relevant pastoral experience in a similar clinical/care/education environment (highly regarded)

• Tertiary studies in Theology (highly regarded)

• Tertiary studies in Mental Health (highly regarded)

• Demonstrated ability to promote Catholic ethos (highly regarded)

• Familiarity with Catholic culture ritual theology tradition and worldview (highly regarded)

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check.

• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities

• Ability to build rapport trust empathy or strong relationships

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious cultural and ethnic backgrounds Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions

• Competent technology and computer skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum

• Opportunity to work for the nations 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

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincents Care family

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. Its about building a true partnership around trust and respect. Thats why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind body and spirit.

At St Vincents 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 Vincents Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples unique perspectives knowledge and culture. 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 or get in contact at

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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:// or get in contact at

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