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Personal Care Assistants, Assistants in Nursing & Aged Care Worker

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $30–$45 per hour, depending on qualifications, employment type, shift penalties and location.*
Job Description

Personal Care Assistants, Assistants in Nursing and Aged Care Workers support older people and people requiring assistance with daily living. Duties may include personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, meals, medication assistance where authorised, companionship, basic observations and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Applicants generally need relevant aged-care experience or qualifications such as Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, a current police check, working rights in Australia, immunisation evidence and any required state-specific screening. Candidates are expected to be compassionate, reliable, physically capable, patient and willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and nights. Clear communication, teamwork, accurate record keeping and respect for privacy and dignity are essential.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare workforce and staffing provider. The company connects hospitals, aged-care facilities, disability services, community organisations and other healthcare employers with qualified professionals and support workers. Its services commonly include temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, workforce management, training and workforce solutions across multiple healthcare disciplines. For personal care assistants, assistants in nursing and aged-care workers, Healthcare Australia may provide access to casual, contract and permanent opportunities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations. The organisation supports candidates through registration, compliance checks and placement processes, while helping client facilities meet staffing requirements. Available roles, pay rates, qualifications and shift conditions vary by employer, state and assignment, so applicants should confirm these details directly with the recruitment team.

Destination Guide

Australia offers employment opportunities in aged care, healthcare, disability support and community services, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and regional centres. Workplace culture is generally practical, inclusive and safety-focused, with strong expectations around punctuality, privacy, communication and respect for older people. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or regional communities; housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. Workers usually need appropriate Australian work rights, such as citizenship, permanent residency or an eligible temporary visa. Some employer-sponsored pathways may be available, but eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications and current immigration rules. Before relocating, arrange registration checks, police screening, health documentation, accommodation, tax and a bank account. Australia is geographically vast, so consider travel distances and local public transport when choosing a placement.

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