Indigenous Personal Carer | Pinangba | Shalom Elders Village, Townsville
* Employment Status: Casual with Part Time and Full Time options considered
* Location: Shalom Elders Village in Townsville
* Remuneration: $36.32 p/hr + Casual Loading + 12% Super + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discounts
* Traineeships considered
We are seeking individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who are interested in pursuing a career as a Personal Carer.
To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group of services, where family and belonging is at the heart of everything we do, building a stronger future together.
The Pinangba service of Shalom Elders Village is based in a quiet Townsville suburb. We provide premium care in a culturally appropriate setting and pride ourselves on our genuine commitment to making residents feel part of an extended and welcoming community in an open and inviting setting
Your part in our Pinangba team
As a Personal Carer You'll Provide Care To Your 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 meal times and general mobility
* Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
* Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
What You Will Need
* Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification preferred but not essential. Full training may be available through the Indigenous Employment Initiative (IEI) program
* Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
* Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
* NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
Ready to work together?
Click the 'APPLY' button below and upload your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
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, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
* Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too
Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of
BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital,
you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
* Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
* Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
* Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple
–everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.