Pastoral Care Practitioner – Calvary Elouera, Torquay VIC
Location: Torquay, VIC, Australia, 3228
Type: Permanent
Closing on: Apr 25 2026
Overview
Help shape the provision of spiritual and pastoral care of residents, families and staff at Calvary, ensuring their diverse spiritual needs are identified and responded to with exceptional sensitivity, compassion, knowledge and skill.
The Pastoral Care Practitioner participates as a member of the care team in the delivery of services to residents and their family members, and is responsible for ensuring that the diverse pastoral and spiritual needs of residents, their families and staff are identified and responded to. The position is part of an integrated team working within an established framework supporting the resident to live their best life.
Responsibilities
* Providing spiritual care support to residents according to triage priorities
* Providing spiritual care support to residents\' family members and to staff as required
* Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
About You
You are a highly engaged professional practitioner, seeking to uphold the dignity of people living in residential aged care and to contribute meaningfully to their wellbeing.
* A tertiary qualification in pastoral care, spiritual direction, counselling or similar
* Clinical Pastoral Education and/or equivalent; recent experience working in a similar role in aged care, health care or community care
* Established skills in preparation, creation, leadership and facilitation of meaningful rituals
* Eligibility for SCA certified membership
Why Calvary
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years of experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Benefits
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
Apply and Contact
For further information please contact Jim Lavranos at or on 0428 809 271
As part of the application process, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history checks, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
Calvary Health Care: Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey.
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