Personal Care Assistant

VMCH; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, family friendly work culture

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

VMCH is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide high standards of care for residents in a metropolitan Melbourne setting. You will support daily living activities and respect individual choices, working as part of a collaborative team.

This permanent role offers night duty shifts, a values-driven workplace and opportunities for professional development within a Catholic, for-purpose organisation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patience and sensitivity.
• Strong commitment to service and care, team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to VMCH residents, supporting daily living activities.
• Respect resident choices and preferences while promoting safety and well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Care focus

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

• Provide meaningful care and support to our residents
• Support quality of life and be supported by a great team
• Convenient, accessible metropolitan Melbourne location
• Permanent night duty shifts on offer

The position

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at VMCH, you’ll provide high standards of care to our residents, supporting activities of daily life while supporting individual choices and preferences.

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Highly focused on person-centred care, the support you provide will assist with ensuring a safe and positive environment for our residents and your colleagues. The collaboration and motivation you provide will work to ensure the care we provide is even more exceptional!

What’s required

• Certificate III or IV in Aged caret
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to people with understanding, patience and sensitivity
• Strong commitment to service and care
• Team focused and supportive of colleagues

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More about us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and a NDIS worker screen check. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 3:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Sep 2026 11:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time