St John of God Midland Public Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery.

Our 307-bed public hospital is operated under a public-private partnership between the State Government and St John of God Health Care.

Our Services include wide range of public health care services for people in Midland and surrounding communities. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, public maternity care, Aboriginal pregnancy and maternity support through Moort Boojari Mia, acute mental health treatment and medical and surgical care.

About the role

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and dedicated Pastoral Practitioners to join our Pastoral Services team in the delivery of pastoral ministry for the spiritual well-being of patients, families and caregivers.

As a Pastoral Practitioner, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team for the provision of holistic pastoral services to patients and clients and is responsible for the provision of emotional and spiritual support, theological reflection, ritual facilitation, faith/belief integration, establishing pastoral therapeutic relationships, trauma and grief counselling and emotional intelligence

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and respond to the spiritual needs of patients/clients and families which facilitates spiritual maturity, theological reflection and emotional intelligence.
- Employ active listening skills to respond compassionately to patient’s needs.
- Maintain intentional personal reflective practice.
- Participate in and facilitate team reflective practice.
- Promote and engage in orientation and induction of current team members.
- Comply with organisational and regulatory requirements requiring privacy and confidentiality, and storage of confidential information.




- Work independently in routine cases of spiritual assessment, care plans and related interventions.
- Lead prayer, worship, reflection and rituals and contribute to review and development of current practice.
- Provide bereavement support, as per hospital/service protocol and best practice.

Your skills and experience You will have completed or be working towards a tertiary level qualification/study in a relevant field (such as Pastoral, Theology, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing), and/or will have prior experience in the provision of pastoral care in a relevant setting. This will include a SJGHC pastoral internship program and/or a supervised pastoral field placement and professional development courses relevant to pastoral practice, meeting these criteria is essential.

To succeed you will have demonstrated capability and competence in the establishment of therapeutic pastoral relationships with patients and clients from a variety of faith, cultural and social backgrounds. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity in delivering ritual, liturgy, prayer or reflection that respects others cultural and religious beliefs. You will have the ability to contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team within the professional boundaries of the role.

Flexibility with working hours including the ability and willingness to undertake evening shifts and on-call duties as required.

Above all,



people care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

- Highly competitive remuneration and benefits
- Permanent part time position
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation

- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
- Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

For enquiries contact Jake Gosling, Pastoral Services Manager, on (08) 9462 4095 Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to a candidate talent pool list where you could be offered an alternative position

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

📌 Pastoral Practitioner (Midland)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Midland