ABOUT THE ROLE: PASTORAL CARER at Mercy Place Corben, Nixon, Northcliffe

Summary of the role: We are seeking experienced, passionate and enthusiastic pastoral carer carer to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to
staff, residents, and families at our 3 small homes Mercy Place Corben, Nixon, Northcliffe in Bayside area

Location: Mentone, Mordialloc, Edithvale

• Part time position available
• Deliver high quality pastoral care for residents, families and staff
• Respond effectively to the diverse spiritual and religious needs of residents
• Promote a contemporary understanding of pastoral and spiritual care with residents, families and staff

ABOUT YOU:

• At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or other relevant qualification
• Theological and/or other relevant graduate qualifications
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to lead a Catholic Communion Service (desirable)

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

• ILONA Aminov
• IAminov@mercy.com.au

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