Personal Carer | Queanbeyan and ACT

Personal Carer | Queanbeyan and ACT 

With a legacy spanning close to 60 years, we’ve created communities so that older people can be independent, respected, happy and connected.  

You too deserve every opportunity to be recognised, supported and challenged to fulfill your role in the world. But what does this look like? 

The opportunity | Valued for the impact you make  

It takes a unique person to care the way you do. We see it, our managers see it, and our residents, customers and their families see it. Within this community, you are valued for the impact you make and thanked for your selfless care. 

Day to day, you’ll help older people live with dignity, whether that’s helping them get around, go to the bathroom, take a shower, or enjoy a meal with a friendly face – in line with their personalised care plan. You will help them celebrate life with community-based fun and social activities and bring them a sense of belonging in so doing. 

With our high standards in clinical and compassionate care, you will have the space to innovate and excel, doing work you are proud of. 

Join Our Team of Compassionate Aged Care Workers! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our older people? Join a dedicated and compassionate care team across the Queanbeyan and ACT region! 

The benefits | Recognising the difference you make   

• Find your work life balance your looking for, positions in full time, part time and causal available 

• Hourly rate: $30.32 -$33.09 + Superannuation + penalty rates for afternoons, nights and weekends 

• A highly beneficial and comprehensive on-boarding program to set you up for success, ongoing support and mentoring from clinical educators 

• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop broader holistic care skills in physical, mental health and social, with ongoing advanced training 

• Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport 

• 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app 

Also, Triple winner 2024 – Excellence in Workplace Culture, Excellence in Large Business, and the ultimate honour – Business of the Year! Join us and experience the Warrigal Way. 

The requirements | What it takes to do this work  

A few of your amazing attributes that will support your success in this role are; 

• A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support/Health Science (or similar)  

• An empathy for older people and commitment to meeting their needs 

• Experience delivering exceptional customer service within the Aged Care or Health industry 

• Reasonable fFexibility to work supporting the operational needs across a 24/7 roster 

The locations | A home to belong to  

Warrigal provides compassionate care 4 Residential homes within the Canberra region, here is a spotlight on each location, take a look, where’s close to your local area? During your application you will have the opportunity to select a preferred location. 

Warrigal Queanbeyan located in NSW, just 15 minutes drive to Canberra’s city centre, surrounded by beautiful countryside

Warrigal Hughes, ACT, is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from the heart of Canberra CBD.

Warrigal Calwell, ACT is a peaceful residential area, close to shopping and local community centers  

Warrigal Stirling, ACT within a quiet residential area, located with easy access to nearby sporting ovals and facilities and just a 15 minute drive from Canberra’s CBD.  

What our carers love about working here  

Unexpected opportunities to grow: You’ll find ongoing training and support that allows you bigger responsibilities, more senior roles and potential pay increases. Our preference is to promote from within, so there are opportunities to specialise, become an RN, or move into a non-clinical management role. We offer carer roles across our home, residential and lifestyle services, giving you variety beyond the expected.

One team, united in our purpose: We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness, and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way.   

Who we are | A community who cares 

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.  

Join us and be the difference 

Your next opportunity is calling, Apply today! 

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer. 
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

At Warrigal, you are the difference. We believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.  

Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive. 

If there is a change we can make, so your strengths can shine throughout our recruitment process, please get in contact with [email protected] 

Please note that no job applications can be accepted through this email. 

If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.