Pastoral and Spiritual Care Practitioner

Job Description:

About the role:

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Pastoral and Spiritual Carer to join our team on a permanent part time basis. In this role you will be responsible for providing compassionate care which centres on a holistic approach that supports the individual needs of our patients, visitors and employees in our busy private hospital.

About Us:

At St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba, we specialise in healthcare for people with chronic, complex and multiple health needs. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health and support staff working to deliver excellent care. We specialise in general medicine, geriatric medicine, pain management, palliative care and rehabilitation medicine. Our care also extends beyond our hospital walls, reaching out into our community, we provide medical and nursing care to people at home.

Things that work for you: 

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank
• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

Things that work for us: 

• Bachelor of Theology or equivalent
• Ability to work on a permanent part time basis (15.2 hours per week)
• A member of the Spiritual Care Australia (desirable)
• Experienced in palliative care (desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in a similar position
• Experienced working in a hospital or health care environment
• Completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

 Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent’s aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always.  St Vincent’s is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work. 

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 Mission and Values - Reconciliation

Respectfully, no agencies please. Apply NOW!

Pre-Employment Checks:

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks.  St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence will be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date:

8 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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