Assistant in Nursing - Tweed River Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates on weekends and public &

12% superannuation

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Opal HealthCare's Tweed River Care Community in Tweed Heads, NSW, is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to provide compassionate, hands-on support to residents, assisting with daily care, mobility and wellbeing in a safe, person-centred environment.

We offer flexible 7-day rosters, weekend/public holiday penalty rates, 12% superannuation and strong opportunities for career development through the Opal HealthCare Academy and scholarships. If you're reliable and caring, join us.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care, mobility and wellbeing, creating a safe, respectful, person-centred living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Aged Care

Certificate in Disability

Nursing students currently studying

Job description

Assistant in Nursing - Tweed River Care Community

Tweed River Care Community, 7-9 Florence Place, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia •

Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia

Posted Sunday 9 August 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:

Conveniently located in the centre of Tweed Heads, our Care Community is minutes away from Tweed Mall Shopping Centre, Tweed Heads Bowls Club and the beautiful beaches of the region.

Assistant in Nursing to delivering compassionate, hands-on support to residents, assisting with daily care, mobility, and wellbeing while contributing to a safe, respectful, person-centred aged-care environment.

What's on offer:

• Location: Tweed River Care Community, Tweed Heads
• Roster: Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
• Additional Benefits: Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation

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.

Tweed River Care Community, 7-9 Florence Place, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia,