Join Our Team as a Health Care Worker – Make a Real Impact Every Day
Location: Yarrawonga Health – Aged Care Services (Karana, Allawah & Warrina)
Positions Available: Permanent Part-Time & Casual
Classification: IN37 – IN39 | Health and Allied Services EA 2021–2025
Applications Welcome from Both Qualified and Unqualified Candidates
About the Role
Yarrawonga Health is seeking compassionate and dedicated Health Care Workers to join our Aged Care team. In this rewarding role, you'll support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents across our aged care facilities – Karana, Allawah, and Warrina.
You'll play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and respectful environment while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities
* Supporting residents' physical and emotional well-being through positive interactions
* Maintaining high standards of care, safety, and respect in all aspects of your work
We offer flexibility with shifts across mornings, afternoons, and some nights, Monday through Sunday, to support a healthy work-life balance.
As Yarrawonga Health provides 24/7 care, you must be available to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.
About You
We're looking for individuals who are:
* Passionate about helping others
* Reliable and dedicated to providing person-centred care
* Committed to upholding our core values:
* Respect – Embracing inclusivity, confidentiality, and individual beliefs
* Excellence – Striving for outstanding outcomes in all we do
* Integrity – Acting with honesty, accountability, and transparency
* Compassion – Responding to individual needs with empathy and kindness
* Collaboration – Working together to achieve the best outcomes for our consumers
Our staff enjoy access to supportive mentoring, education, and development programs, with salary packaging available for all employees.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check prior to commencement.
Selection Criteria
Essential (All Applicants):
* Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate care
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
* Willingness to undertake relevant training and development
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
Desirable (Qualified Applicants):
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) – CHC33021 or equivalent
* Previous experience in a health, aged care, or support role
* Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate
What We Offer
* Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities
* Salary packaging benefits for all staff
* A collaborative and inclusive team environment
* The chance to build a meaningful, long-term career in aged care
* A lifestyle location with access to Lake Mulwala, the Murray River, wineries, and snowfields – all just a few hours from Melbourne
About Us
Yarrawonga Health is a progressive rural health service providing acute, surgical, aged, and community care. Our aged care facilities – Karana, Allawah, and Warrina – offer specialised accommodation and individualised support, helping residents live independently and with dignity.
We celebrate diversity and welcome the unique perspectives of all team members.
Ready to Apply?
You are welcomed to visit us in person to submit your application. We are located at the Administration Building across from the Health Hub at 33 Piper Street Yarrawonga. Please visit us between Monday - Friday during business hours should you wish to apply in person. You are also welcomed to submit your application via the Yarrawonga Health Careers website.
Be sure to include:
* A cover letter
* Your resume
* Responses to the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description
Applications are open until 16th November 2025
Full role details available in the Position Description
* Interviews may be scheduled prior to closing date
** If successful applicants are appointed prior to closing date, job may be closed early.
Yarrawonga Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community members, and individuals with disabilities.
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