At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to clients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Company: Join BlueCare, a trusted community care provider with a strong focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a fully funded Certificate III in Individual Support.
- Other info: Enjoy employee discounts, tax benefits, and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives through small, impactful moments.
- Qualifications: Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; tech-savvy and flexible.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 35 $ per hour.
First Nations Personal Carer Traineeship at BlueCare, Shallom Elders Village.
Employment Status: Traineeship Maximum Term 24 Months (minimum of 15 hours per week)
Location: Shallom Elders Village, Condon, Townsville
Remuneration: $34.50 p/h + Super + Not for Profit Tax Benefits + Penalties & Allowances + Employee Discounts
The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Aged Care) while you earn an income! We’ll connect you with government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost!
We are seeking individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander interested in pursuing a career as a Personal Carer. It is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as it is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
About The Role: As a Personal Carer Trainee, you’ll provide care to clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:
- Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at mealtimes and general mobility
- Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
- Supporting with community-based recreational and social activities
Role Requirements:
- Experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Full right to work in Australia
- Flexibility to work morning (6am–2.30pm) and afternoon (2pm–10pm) shifts, Monday to Friday
Employee Benefits:
- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with over 8,000 strong team members, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
Child Safe, Child Friendly: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion: Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our mission and values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees.
Commitment to Safeguarding: We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
Personal Carer Trainee employer: UnitingCare Queensland
UnitingCare is an exceptional employer that offers a meaningful and rewarding work environment, particularly for those in the Senior Workplace Relations Counsel role. With a commitment to flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, and a strong focus on employee development, you will thrive in a culture that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity. Join a dedicated team that has been making a difference for over 100 years, supporting more than 400,000 people across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
