Spiritual Care Practitioner

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s team as our Spiritual Care Practitioner. The Spiritual Care Practitioner provides spiritual support to residents, meeting their individual needs with compassion and respect for their cultural and religious backgrounds. They promote residents' holistic well-being, facilitate meaningful spiritual activities and offer emotional support to both families and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with residents
• Offer spiritual and emotional support to residents, recognising their diverse spiritual, religious, and cultural needs
• Provide one on one spiritual care sessions which may include prayer, reflection and conversation tailored to individual preferences.
• Work closely with residents, families, and staff to offer support during times of grief, loss, illness, and end-of-life care
• Support the lifestyle team in the development of spiritual needs assessments and care plans
• Facilitate and support memorial services

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in provision of spiritual care, preferably in an aged or healthcare setting
• Experience in providing support to individuals facing complex health issues, loss, grief, and end of life
• Understanding and awareness of the needs of older people and dementia
• Knowledge of the ageing process, including cognitive decline and physical disabilities
• Open to embracing diversity and fostering inclusion with a respectful, non-judgmental mindset
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, representatives and staff
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Relevant Tertiary qualification (Theology, Social Sciences, Health Care)
• Have completed a Basic Unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or be willing to complete this within the first six months of employment.

In return, you will work in a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

What we offer:

• Unlock up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings with salary packaging, boosting your take-home pay
• Treat yourself to an extra $2,650 tax-free each year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Enhance your job perks with novated leasing, offering tax savings and financial flexibility
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 16 weeks Paid parental leave
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Additional perks including discounted health insurance

About UnitingSA:

UnitingSA, established in 1919, upholds values of respect, compassion, and justice. UnitingSA now helps more than 12,000 people per year within our aged care, community, disability, mental health, child development and employment programs.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Antonello, Lifestyle Manager Residential Services on 0418 843 152.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. These measures ensure we recruit individuals who align with our standards.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now. If you require any assistance in submitting your application please do not hesitate to contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.

Applications close Thursday 12****th November 2026.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.