Spiritual Care Practitioner

Join to apply for the Spiritual Care Practitioner role at Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. Permanent, Part-Time Position at Caulfield Hospital 37 hours per fortnight Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 2 The Spiritual Care Department sits within the Allied Health directorate. Spiritual Care is offered at The Alfred Hospital, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham hospital. The Spiritual Care department provides support to patients, families and carers inclusive of all spiritual, religious and existential beliefs. Alfred Health Spiritual Care Services contribute to a holistic model of care by offering patients, their family and carers a compassionate, open‑hearted listening presence. Patients do not need to be affiliated with a faith community to access Spiritual Care. Position Summary Caulfield Hospital is looking for an experienced Spiritual Care Practitioner to work 2 days a week as a sole practitioner. Your day-to-day team will be the Caulfield Allied Health and medical team. To bring you a sense of belonging to the Spiritual Care team, there will be daily online handovers and monthly in‑person team meetings. Caulfield Hospital specialises in community services, rehabilitation and aged care and plays a statewide role in rehabilitation services, which includes the Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, neurological rehabilitation, spinal rehabilitation, and care for amputee patients. As a sole practitioner, you will work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams across all wards and certain out‑patient settings. You will be attending relevant Allied Health and patient meetings. Thorough knowledge of spiritual assessment and a broad range of interventions will be integral to your ability to establish connections with patients, families, carers and staff effectively. Strong interpersonal and organising skills will support your ability to work independently and contribute to a supportive team environment. Regular team meetings as well as clinical supervision will contribute to your commitment to high‑quality and professional spiritual care practices. If you are an interfaith Spiritual Care Practitioner who is self‑motivated, reliable, punctual, and able to solve and overcome problems, please apply for this role by addressing the key duties and responsibilities in a cover letter. Skills And Qualifications Required 2 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education, preferably an Advanced Certificate of CPE demonstrated in an acute clinical healthcare setting Demonstrated work experience in counselling, aged care and palliative healthcare settings Bachelor's degree in Theology, Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent Thorough organisational, prioritisation, and decision‑making skills Eligible for certified membership of Spiritual Care Australia Grief, loss and bereavement training Staff Benefits Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Discounted Health Insurance Staff Car Parking Eligibility for Fitness Passport Close to public transport For further enquiries, please contact Reineke Ryan, Manager of Spiritual Care at Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 02nd of December 2025 We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Part‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alfred Health by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr