Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

As a member of the pastoral care team, the Pastoral Care Worker is responsible for the provision of spiritual and emotional support to patients, families/significant others, and staff within the hospital setting at Epworth Freemasons, based in East Melbourne.This role requires you to have a highly developed interpersonal skill with an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be sensitive to the psychosocial, cultural, religious and spiritual aspects of illness and hospitalisation. You will be able to identify and provide for the spiritual needs of patients, families, significant others and staff.

This role is permanent part time. (15.2 hours)

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

You will bring:

Experience offering pastoral care in a health care facility
Minimum of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education, one unit at Advanced level (now called Level Three) or equivalent program of supervised work experience.
Tertiary level studies in Theology, Pastoral Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent
The ability to provide loss, grief and bereavement support
Knowledge of and respect for religious and cultural differences including respecting the dignity of each person in non-judgmental ways and attending to the specific needs of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ patients, families/significant others, and staff.

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait - this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.