Job no:
******
Work type:
Permanent
Location:
Springfield
Categories:
Pastoral Care / Mission, All
About the role
Mater Hospital Springfield
is seeking applications for
Pastoral Care Practitioner
to join us in a
Permanent, Part-time
role working
30 hours per fortnight.
While this position will be predominately based at the Springfield campus, you may be required to travel to Redland and South Brisbane depending on operational requirements. There are weekend and public holiday On-Call provisions.
Mater is a contemporary mission-based organisation founded and inspired by the Sisters of Mercy, with a compassionate spirit and a commitment to responding to unmet need. As Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit Catholic health care service we are seeking two pastoral care practitioners to join our team of compassionate listeners who provide spiritual and emotional support to persons of various religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, life philosophies and faith traditions.
Salary range: $***** - $***** per hour
plus superannuation
and
access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
+
access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
As a Pastoral Care Practitioner, you will offer a professional, compassionate presence to those in your care—listening, supporting, and helping individuals and families find comfort, meaning, and hope. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic care that integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person. Your work will contribute to a caring and inclusive environment that reflects Mater's values of mercy, dignity, compassion, and excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff
Responding to referrals and requests for pastoral or spiritual care
Collaborating with clinicians and care teams to enhance patient wellbeing
Supporting rituals, reflection, and memorial events where appropriate
Advocating for patients and families when needed
Respecting and engaging with diverse faith and belief systems




Maintaining accurate records and participating in reflective supervision
Demonstrating flexibility to meet changing care and service needs, including working across various wards and locations
About you
You are a compassionate and reflective practitioner who finds meaning in supporting others through life's most vulnerable moments. You bring a calm and empathetic presence, providing emotional and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. With a background in pastoral care, counselling, or human services, you are grounded in professional practice and guided by respect, dignity, and compassion. You thrive in a team environment, value holistic care, and are committed to upholding Mater's Mission and Values in all you do.
Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a Human Services related field such as Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Interfaith, Chaplaincy, or Coaching
Minimum 2 years' experience providing Pastoral Care and Spiritual support in clinical or equivalent environments
Experience facilitating small to medium-sized groups in Meditation/Mindfulness sessions, debriefs, and staff well‐being activities
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Grounded spirituality supported by regular personal practice and engagement in a spiritual, faith, or contemplative community
Ability to build rapport, trust, empathy, and foster strong relationships
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Respectful and sensitive to diverse religious, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, life philosophies and faith traditions
Commitment to ongoing career development
Unrestricted Driver's License
Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification is advantageous




Proficient in technology including Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word and Excel
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Increase your take‐home pay
with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career
with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support
through our Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services
with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts
across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active
with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on‐site parking
Enjoy great food
with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised:
20 Aug **** E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
02 Sep **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Pastoral Care Practitioner (New South Wales)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 New South Wales