Assistant in Nursing - Norah Head Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Rotating roster

Penalty rates

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Scholarships 15k

Referral bonus

Career progression

Study support

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking an Assistant in Nursing at Norah Head Care Community on the Central Coast of New South Wales. You will deliver compassionate, person-centred care and support residents to maintain dignity, independence and choice, in a facility offering flexible rostering and strong learning opportunities.

Join a team focused on care quality, with pre-employment checks required and access to study support and career progression within Opal HealthCare.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Aged Care.
• Certificate in Disability.
• Nursing students currently studying.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents to live with dignity, independence and choice.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

People skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Aged Care

Certificate in Disability

Nursing students currently studying

Job description

Assistant in Nursing - Norah Head Care Community

Norah Head Care Community, 63 Palomar Parade, Toukley, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Thursday 3 September 2026 at 2:00 pm

"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 CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 149 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role

Norah Head Care Community, located on the stunning Central Coast, just moments from pristine beaches, coastal walks, and the iconic Norah Head Lighthouse.

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll play an important role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care and supporting residents to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

What’s on offer:

• Roster: Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
• Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

• Work-life balance with flexible shifts and rosters
• Career development through our Opal HealthCare Academy
  - Cert IV Med Comp Training
  - Emerging & Senior Leadership Pathways
  - Online learning via: academy.opalhealthcare.com.au
• Study support – Scholarships up to $15,000 for further education
• Leave loading – Cash out or use when needed
• Public holidays – Choose extra pay or time off in lieu
• Paid parental leave
• $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard
• National career progression opportunities
• Sector-leading systems & innovation

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from individuals with the following:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Aged Care
• Certificate in Disability
• Nursing students currently studying

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

Make a Meaningful Move

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

Please note : All applicants must complete a pre-employment medical, police check, and obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Norah Head Care Community, 63 Palomar Parade, Toukley, New South Wales, Australia