Spiritual Care Practitioner

When you join MercyCare you become part of something biggerthan a job. You join a community of people who show up for WesternAustralians at the moments that matter most - from early learningand disability support to family community and aged careservices. We live by our values of respect integrity compassionjustice excellence and courage and we are committed tosafeguarding and protecting children young people and vulnerablepeople in our community.

About the role

In a busy world this vital role creates space for people tobecome still to breathe deeply reflect and connect. Then havingbeen seen respected and supported to move through their dayempowered and connected to what sustains themspiritually.

Fundamental to the spiritual care services and partnering withour incredible team to promote and support the integral importanceof spirituality to a persons wellbeing this vital positionfocuses on meeting the spiritual religious and emotional needs ofresidents families and staff. With deep respect and authenticcuriosity embracing spiritual cultural and religious diversitythis role models Mercy Cares Mission Ethos Values and position is on a 4 day a week basis working 2 days at ourRockingham Residential Aged Care facility and 2 days at ourKelmscott facility.

About you

Youll have a vibrant and active spirituality to both ground youand drive your engagement and support of others. Youll have astrong understanding and commitment to the spiritual care needs ofthe elderly their friends and families along with experience withthe life processes of grief dying and death including Catholicpractice and tradition. Youll be looking to join a caring diverseand passionate team and your key experience will include:

• The ability to create and lead spiritual reflection embrace diversity and work across religious and spiritual traditions
• Assessment and care planning including the use of online care management systems
• The ability to coordinate a diverse team with great relationship building interpersonal skills and emotional maturity
• Foundational counselling and group work skills with excellent communication skills across verbal written and digital mediums
• A solid understanding of the spiritual care needs of the elderly and their families particularly in the context of grief dying and death.
• Excellent administrative computer planning and organisational skills
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

Youll become part of an inclusive diverse and welcomingWestern Australian organisation passionately committed to making ameaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCarePromise is focused on ensuring our people are connected andempowered to make a positive difference in the heart of ourcommunities.

As a valued team member youll also enjoy access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18000!
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career Pathways Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

How To Apply

Click Apply Now to visit our website and share yourapplication. The easiest way to apply is upload your CV and oursystem will prepopulate your application details for you!

Applications close on 3^rd July 2026but dont waitapply early as the recruitment process may beginbefore the closing date.

Please note all applications must be received via the onlineportal to be considered.

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experienceneurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support oraccommodations to fully participate in our recruitment processreach out to us at we would loveto hear from you.

When life needs care weare there

As a leading Western Australianfor purpose organisation with a 175-year history our storycontinues through the care and services provided by our teams. Wesupport all Western Australians people throughout lifes journeyand invest in creating a values-driven workplace where you canbelong grow and thrive.

We encourage applications frompeople of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples and diverse ages cultures faiths abilitiesgenders and sexualities.