About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is currently seeking a Pastoral Care Practitioner to join our team on a casual basis, supporting all leave coverage.

The Pastoral Care Practitioner will contribute to the provision of high-quality pastoral care for patients and their families. The Pastoral Care Practitioner supports the Mission Integration Manager and Pastoral Care Manager, visiting clergy and staff to ensure that the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families are met.

Salary range: Pay will be commensurate to qualifications, plus Casual Loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for:

• Providing emotional and/or spiritual support to patients, family and staff
• Provide an empathetic listening presence and reflect healthy boundaries and active self-care practices
• Making available religious or spiritual comfort and support to patients, whilst respecting individual beliefs and practices of other denominations and faiths
• Providing awareness to patients and their families of the Pastoral Care services and accessibility
• Supporting the Hospital Mission Integration Manager in embedding the Mater Mission and Values, and those of the Sisters of Mercy, by coordinating, assisting and/or participating in events, ceremonies and/or rituals as required
• Collaborating with all staff in the provision of holistic care
• Actively providing Pastoral Care services in a facility that operates seven days a week, as needed, including in an on-call capacity.
• Verbally communicating to clinical staff any acquired information relating to physical discomfort and/or care, shared by a patient or their family member
• Assisting with the co-ordination of memorial services for deceased patients
• Undertaking pastoral supervision to appropriately reflect on enhancing personal responses to ministry events and access continuing education for ministry
• An ability to provide support (at times) to the Mission role also, would be advantageous.

About you

To be considered suitable for this position, you will have or be progressing towards a Clinical Pastoral Education qualification and/or studies in theology/religious education or counselling/psychology. You will also ideally have:

• Previous experience providing Pastoral Care support in clinical or equivalent environments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision, and have a learner mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build rapport, trust, empathy, and strong relationships
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, life philosophies and faith traditions
• Competent digital information and technology literacy

Why join us?

Mater 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, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — 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
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance, on-site pastoral support and an Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
• Stay active with access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s largest and most innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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Applications close on Monday 9th March 2026. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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