Spiritual Care Practitioner

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.

• Permanent, Part-Time Position for Sandringham Hospital and The Alfred Hospital 

• 45 hours per fortnight  

• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 2 

• Great staff benefits! 

The Department 

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 

Sandringham Hospital is looking for an experienced Spiritual Care Practitioner to work 2 days a week as a sole practitioner within the wider Allied Health team. Sandringham Hospital is a smaller hospital with a focus on community therefore we are looking for someone who has an affinity with the area. Experience in aged care or palliative healthcare settings will be necessary to understand the unique needs of the patients.  

In addition to the two days at Sandringham Hospital you will be required to work at The Alfred hospital one day a week. Working across both sites will allow for continued patient support when patients are transferred. The Alfred Hospital is a busy environment, Spiritual Care services all areas with designated funding to specific medical units. For both locations you’ll be required to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and attend Allied Health specific 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 organisational 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.

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 aged, cancer 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 

  Staff Benefits 

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing  

• Discounted Health Insurance 

• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)  

• Eligibility for Fitness Passport with onsite gym at Alfred Hospital 

• Close to public transport  

For further enquiries, please contact Reineke Ryan, Manager of Spiritual Care at [email protected]

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 03rd of June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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: www.alfredhealth.org.au