Overview
About ARRCS Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that delivers Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory and into South Australia from Darwin to Docker River to APY Lands, with our purpose to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity. Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.
Role and responsibilities
About the role
ARRCS are committed to Tennant Creek Region and have upcoming vacancies across our services from May 2026 with opportunities available for 1 - 4 years.
Personal Care Workers - 6 x Permanent Full Time Vacancy (from $34.59 per hour base rate + penalties + super) per ARRCS Enterprise Agreement 2023, 76 hours per Fortnight.
Personal Care Workers are carers who provide emotional and practical support, such as administering medication, providing transport to appointments, personal care including showering and offering daily living supports.
Skills and experience
* Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Care – be willing to obtain
* Current First Aid Certificate – be willing to obtain
* Food Handler Course SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety – be willing to obtain
* Experience in assisting with the care services and daily living for the Aged
* Effective and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to manage and work within a culturally diverse team environment
* Ability to commit to ad hoc casual shifts as available
* An ability to undertake a range of manual handling functions relevant to the role
To work in our industry, you must also have or be willing to obtain the following:
* Current National Police Check (dated within 3 months)
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Annual Influenza vaccination
* Availability to work across a 24/7 roster to meet operational needs
* NT Drivers' Licence
Benefits
* Annual pay increase in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement
* Salary Packaging through CBB
* Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform
* Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support
Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. We understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.
To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 8982 5200 or email via people@arrcs.org.au
We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Tennant Creek Northern Territory Australia
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