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 credentialled 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 Coordinator (Chaplain) - Heritage Manor Community Residential Aged Care (Morwell)

Applications close: 16 November 2025

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 Baptcare Heritage Manor Community in Morwell, Victoria.     This is a part time position at 0.6 FTE (3 days a week).   The Spiritual Care Coordinator (Chaplain) is responsible for: - the provision of high-quality spiritual care 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, supporting the co-ordination, resourcing and development of initiatives with staff that facilitate the integration of spiritual care across the organisation. Follow the link for further information, the Position Description, and to apply. There is no formal closing date for the role - applications will be considered as they are submitted.

Pastoral Care Practitioner

Applications close: 03 November 2025

Pastoral Care Practitioner – 0.6FTE (22.8hrs/week) - Calvary Scottvale (Dandenong) 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 Make a difference in the lives of people living in Residential Aged Care We will interview on a rolling basis and may contact candidates for interview as soon as their application is assessed. Please note: we may make appointments prior to the closing date. About the role 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 of Pastoral Care Practitioner is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting the resident to live their best life. As the Pastoral Care Practitioner some of your main duties will include: Providing spiritual care support to residents according to triage priorities As required, providing spiritual care support to residents' family members and to staff Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders While we are seeking an experienced practitioner, early career practitioners or those wishing to start their career in pastoral care are also encouraged to apply for a supervised role.  Support to complete clinical pastoral care training is available for those applying as a supervised practitioner.  Shorting listing and interviews may commence during the advertising period, please apply early. About you You are a highly engaged professional practitioner, seeking to up hold the dignity of people living in residential aged care and seeking to make a meaningful contribution 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 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:  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 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.

Chaplaincy Coordinator

Applications close: 17 October 2025

The Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committee (CCAC), in partnership with Corrective Services NSW and through a Religious Member Organisation as the employing body, is seeking a Chaplaincy Coordinator to oversee the delivery of spiritual and pastoral care to inmates and staff across Correctional Centres in New South Wales. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support the ongoing development of Corrective Services Chaplains and the Chaplaincy service—a multifaith body comprising approximately 90 chaplains serving institutions across NSW. • Liaise with and report to the CCAC, Corrective Services NSW, and the multifaith Religious Member Organisations represented on the CCAC. • Ensure high-quality spiritual and pastoral services are delivered in alignment with the values and expectations of the CCAC and Corrective Services NSW. Requirements: • You must be an accredited religious practitioner of a Religious Member Organisation affiliated with the CCAC. • The Religious Member Organisation will act as the official employing body and will negotiate salary and employment conditions based on the subsidy provided by Corrective Services NSW. • You must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. Position Details: • Start Date: January 2026 or as negotiated • Application Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 For further information and details on how to apply, please contact: ? Jodie.Gilmour@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au ? secretary@ccacnsw.org.au