At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised nursing care and support to diverse customers in a compassionate environment.
- Company: Join Northcott, a not-for-profit disability service provider making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, wellness perks, and flexible work options to suit your lifestyle.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Empower and inspire others while growing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability/aged care and a current Australian driver’s licence required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Empower. Support. Inspire. Change Lives.
About The Role
We are looking for multiple dedicated Assistants in Nursing to join our team at Bungarribee and Guildford on a casual basis. Delivering personalised, high-quality nursing care to a diverse range of customers using a person-centred approach. Assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living tasks, including domestic duties. Supporting customers with complex care needs while promoting dignity and respect. Be committed to positive outcomes for the people you support. Be available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnight, weekends, and public holidays.
Flexible Work Options: Multiple shifts are available, with the opportunity to discuss and negotiate your preferred location between Guildford and Bungarribee.
Salary Packaging: Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 for rent or mortgage and $2,650 for meals and entertainment each year — helping you make the most of your income.
Perkbox: Save on everyday essentials, entertainment, and lifestyle perks — our way of saying thanks for everything you do.
Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and discounted health & general insurance.
Learning and career advancement opportunities: Your contributions will be valued, and you will grow your career within.
Accessibility & Wellbeing: Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a psychologically safe environment.
Skills & Experience:
- You bring flexibility, compassion, and confidence to your work.
- You thrive in a role where no two days are the same and love being part of a team that truly makes a difference.
- At least one year of experience in disability/aged care, particularly within group home settings.
- Competency in manual handling, including hoist operation and repositioning, PEG feeding and safe swallowing support.
- Epilepsy management and responding to challenging behaviours.
- Bowel Care, providing support and assistance with bowel care routines, as required.
- Confidence and sensitivity in delivering personal care and grooming.
- A current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to drive a 12-seater and wheelchair-accessible van.
Note: Pay rate will be determined based on the total number of hours worked as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN).
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities.
Assistant in Nursing – Western Sydney employer: Northcott
Northcott is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and success of its employees, offering generous benefits such as 5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging options, and a supportive work environment tailored for inclusivity. With nearly 100 years of experience in the disability sector, Northcott fosters a culture of innovation, respect, and bravery, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. Joining Northcott means being part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and their families.
