Building a connected and professional network of Spiritual Care Practitioners
advocating for and collaborating with the wider community
to promote and sustain the important role of Spirituality and Spiritual Care to Australia's wellbeing

As the peak Australian body for Spiritual Care, Spiritual Care Australia (SCA) recognises the importance of having professional, skilled, and experienced practitioners whose capabilities and competence can be assessed and credentialed according to a capabilities framework.

Our Association is committed to ensuring excellence in the practice of spiritual care in all industries and sectors around our country. Members of Spiritual Care Australia come from a wide variety of beliefs and cultural backgrounds. They work in hospitals, aged care, the emergency services, the defence forces, prisons, schools, universities, workplaces and in the community. Our membership is made up of full-time and part-time spiritual carers, some in paid positions and some in voluntary capacities. Common roles include Spiritual Care, Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy.

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Pastoral Care Practitioner - Many Aged Care sites across NSW, VIC, QLD, & SA

Applications close: 03 May 2024

Pastoral Care Practitioner We are seeking professional Practitioners for the launch of Pastoral and Spiritual Services across Calvary Aged Care Homes in Victoria, NSW, SA, & QLD

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Spiritual Care Coordinator - Karingal & Orana Devonport, Tasmania

Applications close: 29 April 2024

Spiritual Care Coordinator RAC & RL Karingal About Baptcare Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation with over 3000 staff working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum. About the Role Baptcare has a professional spiritual care team of over 30 Spiritual Care Coordinators working in all service areas. We are looking for an experienced, articulate and competent Spiritual Care Professional to work as part of the staff team at Karingal Residential Aged Care, Residential Living and Orana Community in Devonport, Tasmania. This is a part time position (four days a week). Key Selection Criteria An active personal faith and involvement in a faith community/church or support network. Mature spiritual and pastoral formation and capacity to reflect theologically on experience. Highly developed listening and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an understanding of person-centred care. Understanding of and demonstrated ability to work sensitively with individuals and faith/community groups from diverse religious, spiritual and cultural traditions. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to explain the practice and possibilities of spiritual care to people from varied backgrounds Experience and/or special interest in working in dementia and palliative care contexts with older people. Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing pastoral/spiritual care to people outside a faith community. Experience in recruitment, selection, training, ongoing management and supervision of volunteers. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience and skills in administrative duties, including data collection and reporting on outcomes. Competence in Microsoft Office and related software Alignment and commitment to Baptcare’s Mission, Vision and Values. ​​400 hours of reflective practice training e.g. 2 units of CPE/ STFE/ CCTC Intern Program or commitment to complete at own cost within first 12 months. ​Qualifications in theology or spiritual care e.g. Bachelor or Diploma of Theology/Ministry/Chaplaincy Culture People enjoy working with us because we are values-driven and whole person focused organisation that cares about the community. Strong awareness of, and wholehearted commitment to Baptcare’s mission, vision and values is essential. These can be accessed from the Baptcare website. Benefits Not-for-profit salary packaging available. How to apply Please visit our website to view the Role Statement at www.baptcare.org.au/vacancies - find and click on the role heading to download the full Position Description. As part of your application please address all of the selection criteria listed above. Applications that don't address the Key Selection Criteria will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants must have: Satisfactory National Crime Check, renewed every three years (or willingness to obtain one) COVID-19 vaccinations (per Baptcare's Vaccination policy) Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle NDIS & Working with Children Check may be required For more information contact Nalissa Maberly, Spiritual Care Supervisor at nmaberly@baptcare.org.au Applications close COB Monday 29 April, 2024 or offer made to suitable candidate. At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

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