Job Description

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- Classification - Community Development Worker Class 2B | $88,514 - $102,538
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- Full time - Ongoing
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- Location: Thomas Embling Hospital | May be required to work at other sites
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Please Note: Applications will be assessed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.

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Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic

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mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs that support consumers living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across a variety of settings including community-based services, inpatient units, and secure environments throughout Victoria.

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About the Role

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As the Spiritual Care Coordinator, you will design and deliver a comprehensive pastoral and spiritual care program supporting patients at Thomas Embling Hospital. You'll help individuals explore meaning, purpose, hope, and connection during their recovery, working within a multi-faith, multicultural framework that honours both sacred and secular perspectives.

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Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to patient care planning and promote healing through inclusive, respectful spiritual care practices.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Deliver high-quality spiritual care through assessment, counselling, and intervention.
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- Coordinate access to spiritual care providers and resources across diverse faiths and beliefs.
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- Support patient recovery by collaborating with clinical teams and contributing to care plans.
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- Facilitate worship, rituals,



and spiritual practices aligned with individual needs.
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- Build trusted relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
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- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care
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- Participate in safety planning and promote a safe, therapeutic environment
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- Represent Forensicare in external forums and maintain professional networks
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About You

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You are a compassionate and culturally aware professional with a robust commitment to recovery-oriented care. You bring:

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- Experience delivering spiritual care across diverse cultural and faith backgrounds.
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- A commitment to trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
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- Strong communication and collaboration skills in complex clinical settings.
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- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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- Eligibility for Certified Membership with Spiritual Care Australia (SCA)
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- A passion for supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and holistic care
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- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
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- This position is subject to a Police Check
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Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles ofRESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

📌 Spiritual Care Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Victoria