Personal Carer I Thursday Island I Relocation

We are seeking Personal Carers to deliver outstanding care to our residents at our Star of the Sea Elders Village.

Personal Carer | Pinangba | Star of the Sea Elders Village I Thursday Island

• Employment Term: Permanent full-time or part-time
• Location: Star of the Sea Aged Care Facility, Thursday Island 
• Remuneration:  Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience, or; $31.62+ 11 % Super + Salary Packaging of up to $15,900  (increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances 
• Sign on and retention bonuses of up to $29,500 over 24 months 
• Additional Benefits: Highly attractive rental assistance and relocation allowance package of up to $12,500 on offer for candidates who need to relocate to Thursday Island ($5,000 relocation and $2,500 per month rental assistance for 3 months)

Services for Star of the Sea Elders Village are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships. 

We deliver culturally informed services through innovative service delivery to progress Self-Determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through unique and holistic care; prioritising social justice to nurture physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Your part in our Pinangba team

You’ll provide care to 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
• Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments

What you’ll need: 

• Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification 
• 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.

What makes a difference for you? 

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 
• 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 
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 
• 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  

Pinangba

Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead service delivery arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships

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.  

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.