Our Community

NoosaCare is located across two incredible facilities – Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. We are a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that puts our residents and their families at the forefront of all we do. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located in stunning natural surroundings and landscaped gardens, where residents live with dignity, respect and choice and experience the highest level of care they deserve.

We are currently recruiting Personal Carers that have availability for nightshifts.

Life at NoosaCare as a Personal Carer

Here’s a little bit about what sets us apart from other workplaces:

• Grounds that are more comparable to a resort than other aged care facilities or hospitals. Say goodbye to clinical long grey hallways and hello to open air breezeways that meander through our mature landscaped gardens. Be inspired by your surroundings and enjoy being out in nature throughout your shifts.
• Make real, meaningful connections - You’ll be able to build relationships with NoosaCare residents and see the difference you’ve made in their lives every day.
• A career that blends seamlessly with family life. With morning, afternoon and night shifts available, you’re able to spend the day with your family before your shift or start your day at one of the numerous beaches nearby. You’ll also have 5 weeks of annual leave (Full-Time employees) available to ensure a true work-life balance.
• A work culture where everyone is respected and valued and positive teamwork is an essential ingredient for our success.
• Exquisite location - Nestled between breathtaking Noosa Heads and historic hinterland towns, NoosaCare’s location offers something for everyone. Keen on a sea or tree change? NoosaCare can assist with your relocation, offering employee-only housing options walking distance to our facility.
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Package up to $15,900 of your pay per annum with an option to package an additional $2,600 for meals and entertainment, you’re able to increase your take home pay by lowering our taxable income.

Make a difference your way

Curious about what a day in the life of a NoosaCare Personal Carer looks like? Check out the snapshot of daily duties below - you’ll get a true sense of purpose in the work that you do. Community-centred to our core, you’ll make connections not just with our residents but also with our team of Nurses, Personal Carers and Lifestyle Officers. Continuous improvement and learning is a big focus in our Care department and we value our staff’s unique perspectives.

We are proud of our origins as the first residential aged care provider in the Noosa Shire. Since 1974, we have remained an independent, not-for-profit organisation that’s not associated with any faith-based institution or large corporation. NoosaCare operates from the community for the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver all aspects of personal care to residents while on shift.
• Collaborate with management, employees, residents and their representatives in striving to achieve a safe, secure and infection free environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information sourced from resident, their representatives, employees and management.
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes by supporting the assessment, and planning of residents in collaboration with their family and the clinical team.

About You

NoosaCare is looking for candidates that have an interest in aged care and making a difference in people's lives. Experience is a bonus, but we're eager to train and support those who are new to the industry as well to establish their careers in Aged Care. Essential requirements are:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher.
• Current criminal record check or the ability to obtain prior to starting.

NoosaCare Principles:

• Residents, their partners and families are our primary focus.
• Our staff are our most valuable asset.
• We strive to be the best at all that we do.
• We work with compassion, care and open minds.
• We remember our origins and our part in the community.