Hospital Chaplain (Volunteer)

Queensland Health

In recognition of the need for holistic health care, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service welcome qualified Hospital Chaplains to join our Volunteer Program. Hospital Chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff across all sites and throughout all stages of a patient's health journey. Our Hospital Chaplains are committed to providing emotional and spiritual support, that need not be religious.

Our team of Hospital Chaplains are rostered on an inpatient ward where they can build long lasting relationships with the clinical team. The team are welcomed into wards. They experience special moments, provide a listening ear, are non-judgemental and respect confidentiality.

Hospital Chaplains:

Are trained and certified as Hospital Chaplains.
Listen respectfully.
Do not judge or advise.
Maintain confidentiality.
Are caring and empathic.
Support people in their suffering and dying.
Celebrate your joys.
Are Multi-faith.
Do not try to convert.
Recognise how important each person is.

If this role sounds like you and you have some experience as a Hospital Chaplain or chaplain in the community, please get in touch with Kathy [email protected] by 20/07/2026

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Type of work

Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Health Service-related training is provided upon commencement. Ongoing support and annual refresher training is also provided.

Time required

Average shift is 4 hours per week. Hours vary depending on location and requirements. Generally, shifts are 8am – 12pm, 12pm – 4pm or 9am – 2pm. We ask that you commit to a minimum of 1 shift per week for 6 months.

Reimbursement

Complementary parking and use of the staff amenities is included. Complementary tea and coffee are provided onsite at each facility.

Requirements

Medical Check
Working with Children Check

As a Hospital Chaplain you will be required to provide evidence of formal education for example. • Clinical Pastoral Education (one unit) OR • Ecumenical Hospital, Ministry and Pastoral Care Course OR • Certificate of Chaplaincy (Academy for Chaplaincy and Community Ministries); You will also be required to comply with all other mandatory requirements listed below. • Working with Children Check • Criminal History Check (not a police check) • Vaccinations against Preventable Diseases • Orientation and Induction (including SCH training) Mandatory checks will be completed by the Hospital and Health Service. This includes Blue Card, Aged Care Card (if applicable), Criminal History Clearance and compliance with the Vaccine Preventable Diseases requirements (varicella, MMR & Pertussis). These requirements will be made clear during the first discussions with the Vol Coordinator at our open day. Certified copy of photo ID will be required.

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