Spiritual Care Manager

- Location: Sunshine Hospital, Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital
- Employment Type: Part- Time (0.8FTE)
- Salary: HS5-HS33 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Spiritual Care leader to join the Western Health Spiritual Care Department in a part time ongoing role. Working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you will apply your specialised Spiritual Care expertise to deliver high quality, person-centred interprofessional care, while providing leadership and supervision to Spiritual Care Practitioners.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage governance regarding all faith-based services and volunteers and the interface with Western Health and relevant service provision.
- Provide leadership and management of the Spiritual Care Department.
- Develop policies and procedures to inform Spiritual Care practice across the organisation.
- Manage of clinical governance requirements and KPI’s for the Spiritual Care service including clinical supervision, performance development plans and mandatory training.
- Coordination and management of the Sacred Spaces

About you:

- Relevant Tertiary Degree in Spiritual Care, Theology, Counselling, Humanities, Philosophy or related human-care discipline.
- Capacity to work at, and eligible for Level (3 or 4) membership of the Spiritual Care Australia Capability Framework for Spiritual Care Practitioners
- Supervised training in providing Spiritual Care (equivalent to 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education)
- At least 5 years’ experience working in the spiritual care field in a public health context and leadership experience.
- Eligible for registration with the relevant professional body

Click here for the Position Description

About Western Health





Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion





- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about providing care that caters to the Spiritual and Faith based needs of patients and families, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 26th November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact

Benjamin Orams, Social Work and Spiritual Care Manager, Phone: 0466 534 386

Natalia Borzymowski, Social Work Clinical Operations Lead, Phone: 0435 961 555

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe workplace for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health

📌 Spiritual Care Manager (Australia)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Australia