Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

Employee well-being program with great discounts

Monday to Friday 0800 - 1406

• Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits
• Permanent Full Time position

About the role

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or Home and Community Care)

minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in a personal carer role to be able to work without direct supervision

current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & current CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)

current and unrestricted Australian driver’s licence (C class) & own registered and insured car

sound best practice personal care skills appropriate to the role

good understanding of the requirements to support clients living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours

strong organisational and time management skills

ability to build positive relationships with clients and their representatives

basic cooking skills

applicants with a basic understanding of aged care packages will be highly regarded

Please note all applicants must have a current and unrestricted Australian driver’s licence & own registered and insured Vehicle.

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply Online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Enquiries: [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 4pm

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