St Vincent's Care Services – Southport QLDPermanent4mo ago , from St Vincent's Care ServicesWe are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's 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 St Vincent's Care Southport.We are looking for a compassionate, spiritual, and professional person to join the Pastoral Care team, working with the Residential Care Services 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.What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.This will be a permanent part time position, working 15 hours per week at our Southport Home.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 responsibilitiesAbility to build rapport, trust, empathy, or strong relationshipsAbility to work with minimum supervisionRespect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds,



Life Philosophies and Faith TraditionsCompetent technology and computer skillsStrong attention to detail and excellent communication skillsThings that work for you:Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumOpportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community care spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs.
It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect.
That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body, and spirit.At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the significant of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair, and impartial, and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring familySt Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's 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.
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📌 Pastoral Care Practitioner - Southport (Gold Coast)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Gold Coast