At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older people with daily activities and enhance their quality of life.
- Company: Warrigal, a caring community with over 60 years in aged care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, gym access, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth across various locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33.59 - 37.32 $ per hour.
The opportunity | Valued for the impact you make. It takes a unique person to care the way you do. We see it, our managers see it, and our residents, customers and their families see it. Within this community, you are valued for the impact you make and thanked for your selfless care.
Day to day, you’ll help older people live with dignity, whether that’s helping them get around, go to the bathroom, take a shower, or enjoy a meal with a friendly face – in line with their personalised care plan. You will help them celebrate life with community-based fun and social activities and bring them a sense of belonging in so doing.
With our high standards in clinical and compassionate care, you will have the space to innovate and excel, doing work you are proud of.
The benefits | Recognising the difference you make:
- Hourly rate: $33.59 - $37.32 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging for part time employees (pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you!)
- A fantastic on-boarding program to set you up for success, ongoing support and mentoring from clinical educators
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop broader holistic care skills in physical, mental health and social, with ongoing advanced training
- Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app
The requirements | What it takes to do this work:
- A Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support
- An empathy for older people and commitment to meeting their needs
- 12 months+ experience delivering exceptional customer service within the Aged Care industry
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What our people love about working here: We support our older people to feel known, loved and connected. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness, and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia.
Who we are | A community who cares: Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.
Create a meaningful legacy: At Warrigal, you’re not just doing care work. You’re reshaping a society that respects and celebrates ageing, connects families, and frees up their time to create treasured, lasting memories. You’re creating a culture of kindness, compassion and understanding, that can be passed down to future generations. Let this be your legacy.
Join us and be the difference. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who hold current and unrestricted work rights in Australia. Warrigal is currently not offering visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process.
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive. If there is a change we can make, so your strengths can shine throughout our recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
Care Service Employee – Goulburn in Sydney employer: Warrigal Care
Warrigal is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians. With a strong focus on professional development, generous salary packaging options, and a culture that values integrity, respect, and compassion, Warrigal offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of dignity and community. Located in Oak Flats, employees enjoy access to various wellness programs and the chance to grow within a dynamic organisation committed to innovation in aged care.
