Pastoral Care Practitioner

• Pastoral Care Practitioner
• Torquay | Part- time (Mon – Wed)
• Work with a very friendly and collaborative team

About the role

Join our Pastoral Care team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families. You will provide compassionate, person-centred emotional, spiritual and religious support, respecting each person's unique faith, beliefs, values and cultural traditions.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will support residents through meaningful conversations, spiritual practices, religious rituals, cultural celebrations, grief, loss, palliative care and end-of-life experience. This is an opportunity to bring compassion, empathy and genuine connection to the lives of those we support.

VMCH supports our community and your career

Why VMCH?

VMCH is a Catholic, for‑purpose organisation with more than a century of experience supporting people and communities. Our services span residential aged care, disability, at‑home aged care, specialist education, retirement living and affordable housing.

We’re values‑led, people‑focused, and committed to doing what’s right — for the people we support and the people who work with us. Joining VMCH means your technical expertise directly supports meaningful, real‑world outcomes.

About you

You are a compassionate and inclusive pastoral care professional who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that recognises and respects the unique needs, beliefs and life experiences of every resident.

Experience & Skills you’ll bring:

• A qualification in Pastoral Care, Clinical Pastoral Education, Teaching, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Accredited as a Eucharistic Minister or willing to complete the required training
• Experience providing person-centred care in aged care, healthcare or a similar setting.
• A warm, friendly and caring approach to working with older people.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to provide compassionate pastoral care and support.
• Experience supporting people and families through grief, loss, palliative care and end-of-life.
• Ability to plan and lead spiritual, religious and pastoral services and gatherings.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Alignment with the mission, values and ethos of a Catholic, for-purpose organisation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What you’ll get at VMCH

• Purpose‑driven work where your skills directly support community services
• Competitive salary with access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging to increase take‑home pay
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and access to learning opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative technology team that values quality and continuous improvement
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• A strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and work‑life balance

If you’re looking for a friendly and collaborative place to work, then this is the place for you! Apply Now!