Senior Personal Care Worker – Rural North West

Benetas; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a Senior Personal Care Worker to join the Rural North West Community Health and Care team in Gisborne, VIC. You will mentor Personal Care Workers, perform Home Safety Assessments and support high-quality in-home care for older Victorians.

Role is permanent at 0.9 FTE with opportunities for leadership development and internal progression, aligned with a not-for-profit salary packaging benefit.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging) and Certificate IV in Aged Care required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates must be valid.
• Experience in aged or community care with mentoring ability is essential.
• Strong communication and person-centred approach to supporting older people and carers.
• Knowledge of aged care quality standards and WHS in clients' homes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance required to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach and support Personal Care Workers, incl. induction and development.
• Conduct onsite client visits and Home Safety Assessments; identify changes and risks.
• Collaborate with Care Partners, Scheduling and Rostering to ensure quality service.
• Provide direct personal care and operational support when needed, incl. leave coverage.
• Support workforce coordination, rostering, recruitment, training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging)

Certificate IV in Aged Care

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Senior Personal Care Worker – Rural North West

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Personal Care Worker to join our Community Health and Care team in Rural North West, based in Gisborne.

Working closely with our Senior Workforce Coordinator, you will combine hands‑on community care with mentoring and support for our Personal Care Workers. You will help our team deliver safe, consistent and high‑quality care while supporting older people to remain independent and live well in their own homes.

• Mentor, coach and support Personal Care Workers, including supporting the induction and development of new team members
• Conduct onsite client visits and Home Safety Assessments, identifying changes in client needs, wellbeing and potential risks
• Work collaboratively with Care Partners, Scheduling and Rostering teams and Client Advisors to support high‑quality service delivery
• Provide direct personal care and operational support when required, including leave coverage
• Support workforce coordination, rostering, recruitment, training and continuous improvement activities

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and Certificate IV in Aged Care
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Strong experience in aged care or community care, with the ability to mentor, coach and support other Personal Care Workers
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with a person‑centred approach to supporting older people, their families and carers
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and maintain accurate records
• An understanding of aged care quality standards, workplace health and safety and safe care delivery within clients' homes
• The ability to identify changes in client needs and risks and escal

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• Permanent role at 0.9 FTE, providing the opportunity to step into a senior community care position while remaining connected to hands‑on client care
• Make a broader impact by supporting and developing Personal Care Workers while helping older people remain independent in their own homes
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross‑departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person‑centred care. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people‑centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well‑being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.