Pastoral Care Practitioner at MATER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

58.59

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Spirituality, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Group Facilitation, Team Collaboration, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Clinical Experience, Technology Skills, Flexibility, Professional Development, Spiritual Practice

Industry

Research Services

Description

About the role Do you possess the unique blend of empathy, spirituality, and professional expertise needed to provide holistic care? Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds? We currently have an opportunity for a Pastoral Care Practitioner to join our team in a permanent, full-time capacity. This role will be predominantly South Brisbane based (the position maybe required to occasionally work from our Springfield campus depending on operational requirements), as well weekend and public holiday on-call provision (note must live within 40min drive of South Brisbane Campus). Mater is a contemporary mission-based organization founded and inspired by the Sisters of Mercy, with a compassionate spirit and a commitment to responding to unmet need. As Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit Catholic health care service we are seeking two pastoral care practitioners to join our team of compassionate listeners who provide spiritual and emotional support to persons of various religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, life philosophies and faith traditions. Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater] What you’ll be doing * Engage in pastoral care at the bedside, ministering with compassion and empathy, listening, caring and supporting in whichever way is most beneficial to patients and families. * Facilitate small-medium size groups in areas such as: Meditation/Mindfulness sessions, debriefs, and staff well-being support activities. * Pray with and for patients/families when appropriate or requested. * Meet the pastoral/spiritual need of the patients and their families. * Perform an advocacy role where necessary and appropriate. * Occasionally maintain short-term follow-up when special needs of patients or families require this. * Facilitate support for patients and staff by seeking to build good personal relationships with staff members. * Participate regularly, with other members of the Health Care Team, in ward meetings or their equivalent as a means of maximising patient care. * Accept referrals for any person who desires our assistance and, when appropriate, refer people to other care-givers within the hospital or in the wider community. * To work with sensitivity to a multi-faith environment, engaging people where necessary. About you To be considered suitable for these roles: * Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a Human Services related field such as: Counselling/Psychology/Social Work/Interfaith/Chaplaincy/Coaching * Demonstrated experience facilitating small-medium size groups in areas such as: Meditation/Mindfulness sessions, debriefs, and staff well-being support activities. * Minimum 2 years’ experience providing Pastoral Care and Spiritual support in clinical or equivalent environments. * Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. * Have a grounded spirituality based on a regular practice. * Engaged in a spiritual/faith/contemplative practice community. * Ability to build rapport, trust, empathy, and foster strong relationships. * Ability to work with minimum supervision. * Respect and sensitivity to persons of various religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, life philosophies and faith traditions. * Flexibility to work in various wards, and locations (South Brisbane, Redlands, and Springfield) * Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision and have a growth mindset. * Unrestricted Driver's License * Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification an advantage but not mandatory. * Competent technology and computer skills – Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, Excel Why join us? Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE * Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay * Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging * Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education * Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams * Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other * Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport * Access to on-site, discounted parking * Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues For more information regarding the role, please contact Amber Reyne at Amber.Reyne@mater.org.au [Amber.Reyne@mater.org.au] Why join us? Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. * Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits * Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education * Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams * Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance * Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!) * Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program * Convenient, discounted on-site parking * Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots * Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team. Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER Applications close on Sunday the 19th of April 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation]. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

Engage in pastoral care at the bedside, providing spiritual and emotional support to patients and families. Facilitate group sessions and collaborate with healthcare teams to maximize patient care.