MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Pastoral Care Worker

Permanent Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight

Classification: XM13

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026

Are you passionate about supporting and guiding individuals through life’s challenges?  Do you believe in empathy, compassion and understanding?  If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you?  In the role of Pastoral Care Worker you will provide unbiased support, counselling and advice to staff, residents and patients experiencing emotional, physical, mental and spiritual challenges. The focus of pastoral care is upon the healing, guiding, supporting, reconciling, nurturing, liberating and empowering of people in whatever situation they find themselves.  This is an expansion of our current service due to demand and a key role across MDHS in which your presence will be pivotal in supporting the wellbeing of both our team and residents.  Apply now!

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness.
• Ability to accept and embrace change and encourage others to do the same. 
• Ability to establish and nurture collaborative relationships based on trust, integrity, respect and community.
• Experience in working effectively within a community context and providing pastoral care.

What’s in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Allied Health Professionals EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or an equivalent qualification that includes competencies in mental health.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively within a community context and providing pastoral care.
• Demonstrated ability to holistically care for individuals and groups by addressing the connections between physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing while remaining respectful of individual differences.
• Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, along with the ability to learn and adapt to various other programs and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and confidently communicate with a wide variety of individuals and groups and prepare notes, letters, emails, and reports using clear and concise language.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and nurture collaborative relationships based on trust, integrity, respect and community.
• Demonstrated ability to accept and embrace change and encourage others to do the same.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals.

For further information, please contact Kris Payne via [email protected] or on 0448 879 024.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 15th October 2023.

Applications are to include:

–          Covering Letter

–          Resume

–          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the “Apply Now” button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.