Pastoral Practitioner

Job Description

## Pastoral PractitionerApplylocations: Ballarat, Victoriatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 8, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-16757**Your role at St John of God Ballarat**We are seeking applications for a **Pastoral Practitioner** to join our Ballarat hospital on a casual basis.

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The role will be 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.

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The Pastoral Practitioner works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team for the provision of holistic pastoral services to patients and clients.**The Position*** Capacity to understand and willingness to support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.* Identify and respond to the spiritual needs of patients/clients and families which facilitates spiritual maturity, theological reflection and emotional intelligence.* Assess and reflect on patient/client's verbal and non-verbal communication.* Partner with patients/clients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team to develop a spiritual care plan in accordance with agreed interventions.* Lead prayer, worship, reflection and rituals and contribute to review and development of current practice.* Identify and respond to grief, loss and bereavement issues and complexities.* You will have experience in the provision of pastoral care in a relevant setting including SJGHC pastoral internship program and/or supervised pastoral field placement and professional development courses relevant to pastoral practice.

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Successful applicants will have completed or are working towards a tertiary level qualification/study in a relevant field such as Social Work, Counselling, Pastoral or Nursing. You will have experience in the provision of pastoral care in a health care setting, and able to deliver ritual, liturgy, prayer or reflection that respects other cultural and religious beliefs.

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Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.**We can offer you*** **Hourly rate: $48.15 to $62.18 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation*** Casual position | providing support during staff absence* As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period* Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance*All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.*For enquiries contact Margaux Storey, Pastoral Services Manager on (03) 5320 2531.If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.*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.**All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.*### Join St John of God Health CareAt St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible.

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As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don't need to be Catholic to work with us.### Working at St John of God Ballarat HospitalSt John of God Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria's largest regional private hospitals and offers an extensive range of acute services for the community.

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While the hospital has existed since the early 1900s, the facility has continually been expanded to ensure modern services, and equipment are available to meet the needs of the community.