Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
Casual Position for Alfred Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 2 (HS2)
25% Casual loading
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, familiesand carers inclusive of all spiritual, religious and existential beliefs. Alfred Care Group 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
The Spiritual Care team is hiring a casual employee to support unplanned and planned leave across Alfred and Sandringham hospitals. Experience in acute and palliative healthcare settings will be necessary to understand the unique needs of the patients.
The Alfred Hospital is a busy environment, with Spiritual Care services in 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 acute 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 & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
- Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For further enquiries, please contact Reineke Kleiberg, Manager Spiritual Care at [email protected]
Applications close Tuesday, 8th September 2026
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.
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