Overview
Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we're transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.
The Role
The Pastoral Care Practitioner provides Pastoral Care to residents of our aged care home called The Views located in Heidelberg. This role is for a maximum term of 12 months to cover a long leave period, and is part time for 45.6 hours per fortnight.
Responsibilities
* Managing and responding to Allied Health referrals for Pastoral Care provision, assessing and responding pastorally
* Providing 1:1 and group based inclusive/non-denominational/multi-faith respectful Pastoral Care including Memorial Services, spiritual reminiscence, spiritual and emotional support
* Implementing individualised, culturally sensitive care to all residents and clients
* Supporting Benetas in the community including fostering Parish Partnerships
* Communicating and promoting the Pastoral Care Service within the community and within Benetas
* Working collaboratively with all stakeholders including Community Engagement Coordinators (Lifestyle)
* Responding to requests from residents, clients, their families and representatives, Benetas employees and volunteers for services, denominational visitors and local clergy providing chaplaincy, sacramental ministerial/church-based services and rituals
* Maintain a caseload of referrals – minimum 20% of allocated resident cohort
About you
* CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) – minimum 1 unit and eligibility for membership of Spiritual Care Australia
* Prior experience as a professional Pastoral Care Practitioner in an Allied Health role or equivalent
* Experience in effective documentation management, including spiritual assessments and progress notes
* Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships, and build rapport with residents and their families
* Demonstrated resilience and compassion when dealing with complex spiritual care needs, such as grief and loss
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or ability to obtain
Why Benetas?
* Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
* Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
* Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs
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Location: Northern Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs
Categories: People, Culture and Diversity, Residential Services, Support Office
Application timeline
Advertised: 19 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.
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