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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Director of Mission Integration

Applications close: 18 July 2024

Join Calvary Kogarah as Director of Mission Integration Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment Permanent Full-time position Remuneration: $69.18 per hour to $82.42 per hour About the role Supports the strategic goals of the organisation by integration the mission and Spirit of Calvary into all operations Lead Mission Governance: Integrate mission-focused governance into strategic planning and decision-making. Promote People-Centered Care: Align operations with community needs in a culturally safe and inclusive environment. Foster Calvary’s Values: Build a culture embodying hospitality, healing, stewardship, and respect. Oversee Pastoral and Volunteer Services: Ensure quality and safety of these services. About you Mission-Driven: Commitment to Calvary’s mission, vision, and values. Qualified: Tertiary qualification in health-related or people management field. Experienced Leader: Proven leadership in hospital, aged care, or community settings. Effective Communicator: Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills. Ethically Grounded: Knowledge of Catholic traditions and ethical principles. For further information please contact Helen Pappas (Regional Director of Mission) on Helen.Pappas@calvarycare.org.au or 0429 163 724. Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter.  With over 130 years’ 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. Your benefits:  Values-Driven Environment: Live our mission of "Being for Others." Inclusive Workplace: Welcoming First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ individuals, migrants, refugees, and veterans. Professional Growth: Engage with leaders and make a lasting impact. As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella. Application Closing Date: 18th July 2024

Pastoral Carer

Applications close: 31 July 2024

As a Pastoral Carer you will show empathy and care to support our residents and achieve more. ● Deliver high quality pastoral care for residents, families and staff ● Respond effectively to the diverse spiritual and religious needs of residents ● Promote a contemporary understanding of pastoral and spiritual care with residents, families and staff

Pastoral Carer

Applications close: 31 July 2024

Deliver quality pastoral care for residents, families and staff Respond effectively to the diverse spiritual needs of residents Promote a contempory understanding of pastoral and spiritual care with residents, families and staff.

Spiritual Care Coordinator - The Orchards

Applications close: 07 July 2024

The Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of high-quality spiritual for residents and their families; significant co-creative leadership with teams; effective recruitment, training and supervision of spiritual care volunteers; and in conjunction with managers, supports the co-ordination, resourcing and development of initiatives with staff that facilitate the integration of spiritual care across the organisation.

Volunteer Human Research Ethics Committee Member (Pastoral Care)

Applications close: 03 August 2024

The Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC) is seeking volunteer members. The Committee reviews all research involving human participants that is conducted by Monash University staff or students. The primary role of committee is to protect the welfare and the rights of participants in research.

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