QLD State Manager

QLD State Manager - Pastoral & Spiritual Care Services

Permanent full-time opportunity based across Queensland hospitals and aged care homes on a hybrid working arrangement.

Reporting to the National Director - Pastoral & Spiritual Care, this is not just a management role; it's an opportunity to provide ethical leadership and shape the future of care. You will lead a dedicated team of Pastoral & Spiritual Practitioners, guiding the overall direction and delivery of our services. Your work will ensure that every action reflects the core values of the Sisters of Charity and Mary Aikenhead Ministries. By collaborating with other State Managers, you will help create a consistent, values-based approach that makes a tangible difference in the lives of patients, families, and staff. This is your chance to lead with compassion and integrity, upholding St Vincent's Catholic identity while driving impactful change.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the provision of pastoral and spiritual care is grounded in St Vincent's mission and values, and will maintain strong relationships with the local Archdiocese, clergy, and religious congregations to ensure access to sacraments for patients, staff, and families.

• Lead a dedicated team of Pastoral & Spiritual Practitioners and guide the overall direction and delivery of services across Queensland hospitals and aged care homes.
• Ensure all actions reflect the core values of the Sisters of Charity and Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
• Collaborate with other State Managers to create a consistent, values-based approach to care.
• Uphold St Vincent's Catholic identity while driving impactful change.
• Maintain strong relationships with the local Archdiocese, clergy, and religious congregations to ensure access to sacraments for patients, staff and families.
• Ensure pastoral and spiritual care is grounded in St Vincent's mission and values.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in pastoral and spiritual care, preferably within a health or aged care setting.
• A minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), with one at an Advanced level.
• A tertiary qualification in medicine, nursing, ministry, pastoral care, theology, or social science is desirable.
• Proven ability to foster an inclusive approach to pastoral care that respects all faiths and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service.
• Competitive salary packaging options.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks: Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply: Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date: 12 September :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or contact