Personal Care Assistant (CORINDA) - Contract

St Vincent's Health Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Corinda, part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, is seeking Living Support Partners to deliver compassionate personal care in a dedicated household. You will assist residents with daily living, follow care plans and contribute to a safe, respectful environment.

The role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support, roster availability and experience in aged care, with opportunities for career development within a large Catholic not-for-profit health provider.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or equivalent required.
• 6 months+ experience in residential aged care is preferred, dementia experience appreciated.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with care software (AutumnCare) and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support residents with activities of daily living.
• Assist residents with daily routines, ensuring safety, comfort and dignity.
• Follow care plans and support wellbeing in a household setting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

AutumnCare

Dementia care

Record-keeping

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care

Tools

AutumnCare

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity: As one of our Living Support Partners (Personal Care Assistant) you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment for the residents of St Vincent's Care Corinda. Living Support Partners provide direct care and assistance to resident with all activities of daily living. They partner with residents to support their daily routine, lifestyle and choices and ensure they feel safe, valued, respected and engaged. This position is to work as an effective household member and is supervised, providing care for residents in a specific household. They are responsible for assisting and supporting their wellbeing through professional, caring and efficient execution of required duties. All positions contribute to the provision of quality and sustainable health services within the ethos of the philosophy, mission, values and ethics of St Vincent’s Health Australia. At St Vincent’s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing. For further information on our brand-new facility please visit https://www.svcs.org.au/corinda

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or similar qualifications essential
• Ability to work the below Roster:
• Week 1- Monday:1430-2030, Tuesday:1430-2230, Friday:0630-1430, Saturday:1430-2230, Sunday:1430-2230
• Week 2- Monday:1430-2030, Tuesday:1430-2030, Friday: 0630-1430, Sunday: 1430-2230
• 6 months+ experience in a similar role with residential aged care experience (dementia experience) highly regarded
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience with AutumnCare (or similar software) with ability to maintain excellent records
• Understanding of Aged Care, resident rights/responsibilities with ability to follow the care plan
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role

Roster

Week 1- Monday:1430-2030, Tuesday:1430-2230, Friday:0630-1430, Saturday:1430-2230, Sunday:1430-2230

Week 2- Monday:1430-2030, Tuesday:1430-2030, Friday: 0630-1430, Sunday: 1430-2230

Things that work for you

• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Join an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management’s leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere
• Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent’s network
• Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit
• Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination and No mandatory COVID vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place.

Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Better for all our staff and employees, who work to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients.

And better support for our local communities.

About St Vincent’s

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do.

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 27 November 2026 11:59pm