Leading a connected and professional network of Spiritual Care Practitioners, advocating for and collaborating with the wider community to promote best practice and sustain the important role of Spirituality 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 are assessed and credentialed according to a capabilities framework.

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. Common roles include Spiritual Care, Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy.

 

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Spiritual Care Australia Registrar - Volunteer

Applications close: 31 July 2025

SCA is seeking a registrar to work collaboratively with the Spiritual Care Australia Board, the Executive Officer, the Administrative Officer and with the Credentialing Committee. Certification of SCA members is a key pillar of Spiritual Care Australia and central to this is the need to steward the credentialling process. The registrar will work with the Spiritual Care Australia Board to continue to develop and implement protocols and procedures that serve the members and the professional provision of spiritual care. The register will be assisted by a credentialling team who provide qualitative reviews of applicants, and the SCA Administrative Officer for data management. Additionally, the registrar should possess strong communication skills, enabling them to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, and resolve complex membership and credentialling queries. Our current Registrar, Kate Bradford, will continue with the Credentialing Committee, and will be available to assist with the handover of this role. All enquiries including full position description - Richard McMahon, Executive Officer

Join the Peter Mac Cancer Centre Human Research Ethics Committee

Applications close: 07 July 2025

Peter Mac, a large public cancer hospital in Melbourne, has over 750 researchers and when the research is ready for clinical trials, the research group prepares an application that is submitted to the Peter Mac Human Research Ethics Committee. This committee must approve the application before the clinical trial can go ahead. The members of this committee include clinicians, scientists, people who have experience of cancer, lay people, lawyers and people in pastoral care positions. We currently have an opening for someone who plays a pastoral care role in the community. All meetings are online, so you can live anywhere in Australia to participate. Committee members find this work rewarding and incredibly interesting to hear about the latest research happening at Peter Mac to improve cancer outcomes. If you are interested in this position, or know someone who might be, please email commparticipation@petermac.org.

Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Lecturer

Applications close: 11 July 2025

We’re excited to offer a unique part-time opportunity (2.5 days/week) to join our Sydney-based Faculty of Counselling, Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care. In this role, you’ll have the privilege of investing in the lives of students—shaping their academic, spiritual, and professional journeys as they prepare for impactful ministry, chaplaincy, and spiritual care roles. As a Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Lecturer, you will teach and prepare classes, engage in research and development and participate in the Morling College community. For further information, please visit our website. To apply, submit a brief cover letter responding to the essential attributes, along with your current CV, via the application link provided on the website.

Pastoral Care Manager

Applications close: 02 July 2025

We’re looking for a part-time Pastoral Care Manager to join our team at Benetas! 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 Benetas Pastoral Care service is a significant part of our organisations social dividend and demonstrates our commitment to value the whole person and all aspects of their life. Pastoral, whole of life care, is respectful of all religious faiths and expressions of spirituality, acknowledging the residents' beliefs, important relationships and all that is meaningful to them. Please click on our website link to apply.