At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents and support their well-being.
- Company: Join Southern Cross Care, a leading charitable aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents while building your career.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care; experience as a Personal Carer.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Permanent Part Time Position 37.5 Hours per fortnight.
Week 1: Fri 1600 - 2200, Mon 0700 - 1200.
Week 2: Tues 0700 - 1400 and 2300 - 0715 (double shift), Thurs 0700 - 1200, Mon 2300 - 0715.
Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits. Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.
About the role: Provide pro-active, person-centred services and support that are safe and effective, tailored to each resident's needs, goals, and preferences. It requires compassion, connection, knowledge, and capability, promoting active participation in residents' health and well-being. For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.
About you: We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients. To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Experience as a Personal Carer and the ability to work without direct supervision.
- Good communication skills and the ability to manage your time well.
- A good understanding of how to support residents living with dementia.
- An understanding of the Aged Care Standards as they apply to this role.
- A Senior First Aid Certificate and an understanding of AN-ACC are desirable.
About us: Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay. When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.
Applications close: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 4:00pm.
Personal Carer in Adelaide employer: Southern Cross Care
Southern Cross Care QLD is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With competitive salaries, generous salary sacrifice options, and a strong focus on career progression, staff can thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant community of Broken Hill. The unique culture of 'Known & Loved' fosters genuine connections among team members, making it a fulfilling place to work while making a real difference in the lives of residents.
