Pastoral Intern

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Intern to join our Pastoral Care team on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis.

Working 30.4 hours per week (preferably concurrently), the Pastoral Intern will contribute to the delivery of meaningful pastoral support to patients and their families within a supervised mentor‑based learning environment.

This internship is designed to develop and strengthen core pastoral care competencies, providing valuable experience with the potential to progress into a Pastoral Practitioner role.

The Position:

• Candidates are required to act in accordance with the standards of behaviour outlined in the SJGHC Code of Conduct document and will contribute to upholding the Catholic identity in relation to provision of Sacraments.
• Offer pastoral care to patients/client and families that continues our culture of healing and hope.
• Participate in self-reflection and recognise own areas for improvement.
• Comply with SJGHC pastoral documentation standard.
• Participate in prayer, worship, reflection and ritual.
• Demonstrate awareness of and respect for cultural diversity in the provision of spiritual care.
• Demonstrate a developing understanding of grief, loss and bereavement issues and complexities.
• Demonstrate an ability to engage with grief, loss and bereavement issues with support.

To be successful in this role, you will have completed a minimum level of education equivalent to, or higher than, a Certificate IV, along with a demonstrated understanding of pastoral practice.

You will exhibit a strong awareness of, and respect for, diverse faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, and social contexts in the delivery of pastoral and spiritual care. In addition, you will demonstrate a high level of self‑awareness, the capacity for thoughtful self‑reflection, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $74,627 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% superannuation

• 6-month fixed term position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing

• work related expenses

• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Green travel allowance – if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

For enquiries contact Sarah Simpson, Manager Pastoral Services on 0411 473 548

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.