Calvary Hobart

Pastoral Carer – Permanent Part Time 15hrs/week

• Provide authentic and professional spiritual and emotional care to our patients, visitors and staff
• Join our mission of bringing the healing ministry of Jesus to those who are sick, dying and in need through Great Connected Care
• Be part of an outstanding team of professional Pastoral Care Practitioners
• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Work for a company driven by values rather than the bottom line
• Permanent part time with excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

Working as a Pastoral Carer for Calvary is a profound privilege. You will be invited into the sacred space of people’s lives, offering presence, empathy and support during times of vulnerability and transition. You will join a remarkable team of Pastoral Care Practitioners who work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing holistic care to our patients. Our Pastoral Care department is recognised for its high-functioning, dedicated team and positive culture. You will have access to regular professional development, as well as individual and group clinical supervision.

This is a permanent part time position. You will work regular shifts each week, as negotiated between your needs and the requirements of the team. There will also be opportunities to work extra shifts to cover holidays, sick leave and times of increased clinical demand.

What you bring (please address these Selection Criteria in your application)

• Qualifications in a humanities discipline such as counselling, psychology, education, social work, clinical pastoral education or pastoral ministry
• Relevant experience providing high-level emotional and spiritual care
• A robust and mature spiritual expression and formation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise professional judgement
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional-level computer skills
• Availability and suitability to work regular weekday shifts with the possibility of extra shifts as required by the Pastoral Care department
• Ability to work across both Calvary Lenah Valley and Calvary St John’s campuses

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading values-based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, discounted health insurance and gym memberships, flexible working hours, and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in seven states and territories. Calvary employs over 18,000 people and has more than 1,500 volunteers. Across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: care from the heart.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others,” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

As part of the application process, pre-employment checks may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history checks, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

You will also be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role, including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, and varicella.

For further information, please contact Sean Conry, Manager for Mission and Pastoral Care, Calvary Hobart, on 0409 180 136 or sean.conry@calvarycare.org.au