Assistant in Nursing

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent roles

Flexible rosters

Competitive hourly rates

Parental leave

Opal HealthCare Academy

Scholarships for study

Career progression

Referral bonus

Technology & innovation

Job summary

Opal HealthCare’s brand-new Carlingford Greens Care Community in Sydney’s north-west is opening March 2027. We’re recruiting caring Assistant in Nursing team members to shape a loving home for 150 residents across various care needs.

Join a founding care team, build genuine relationships, and support residents’ daily living. We offer permanent full-time and part-time roles, flexible rosters, competitive hourly rates, parental leave, and ongoing development through the Opal HealthCare Academy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) required or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassion, empathy and a genuine desire to support older people.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical, Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and team members.
• Observe, report and respond to changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Support a safe, clean and comfortable living environment; work collaboratively with nurses and care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Opening in March 2027, Carlingford Greens Care Community is a brand-new, purpose-built aged care home in Sydney's north-west, supporting 150 residents across permanent, respite and dementia care.

This is a rare opportunity to join the founding care team and help shape the culture, resident experience and daily life of a brand-new Care Community from day one. Every conversation, act of kindness and moment of care will help create a home where residents feel valued, connected and supported.

Featuring beautiful gardens, light-filled living spaces and a vibrant Town Centre with a café, wellness centre and salon, Carlingford Greens has been thoughtfully designed to foster connection, comfort and belonging.

Conveniently located on Marsden Road, the community is easily accessible via public transport, with regular bus services and the Carlingford Light Rail providing connections to Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.

Why Join Opal HealthCare?

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do."
Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that C.A.R.E is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading private aged care providers, with over 150 Care Communities, caring for more than 14,000 residents and supporting over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and dedicated Assistant in Nursing team members to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. In this rewarding role, you'll build genuine relationships, support residents with daily living, and help create a home where people feel valued, respected and cared for.

What You'll Do

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities
• Assist residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and team members
• Observe, report and respond to changes in residents' wellbeing
• Support a safe, clean and comfortable living environmentWork collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team to deliver exceptional care
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits & Rewards

• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexible rosters with morning, afternoon, night and weekend shift options
• Competitive hourly rates plus penalty rates and 12% superannuation
• Paid parental leave and flexible public holiday options
• Ongoing learning and development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
• Scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
• State and national career progression opportunities
• Up to $5,000 referral bonus for eligible referrals
• Sector-leading systems, technology and innovation

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent qualification
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Compassion, empathy and a genuine desire to support older people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills will be highly regarded, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of our residents and families.
• Willingness to complete:
• Pre-employment medical
• Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Make a Meaningful Move

Join a team that truly values your contribution, supports your growth, and puts care first.