Support Workers

Charter Australia Pty; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) invites applications for an Aged Care Support Worker based in Tjuntjuntjara, WA. The role supports health staff under CHSP guidelines, delivering personal and domestic care, meal services, and record keeping in a remote community setting.

The position requires a Cert III in IS or Cert IV in Ageing Support, WA Working with Children Check, and a National Police Clearance. Not-for-profit employer offering salary packaging and stable rosters.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
• Current WA Working with Children Check.
• National Police Clearance (not older than 2 years).
• Australian citizenship, permanent resident status, or appropriate work visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home aged care and domestic assistance as directed by the Health Services Manager.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and laundry to CHSP clients.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Record keeping

Independence

Respectful care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Aged Care Support Worker

Job Description

Aged Care Support Worker

1 x Full-Time Role Full-Time Roster 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Based in Tjuntjuntjara, Spinifex Lands, WA

Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community located on the Spinifex Lands in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. Within this area, Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) is an Aboriginal corporation with responsibility for managing the essential and community services in the community. This includes, but is not limited to, the Community Store, Community Resource Centre, a Women’s Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation program, an Environmental Health program, municipal services (airstrip, tip, road maintenance, water, power, sewerage), mechanics workshop, the Community Development Program and Spinifex Health Service’s (including Youth and Home and Community Care programs). Tjuntjuntjara is the main population Centre for the Spinifex Lands, over 55,000 sq. kms of Native Title area in the Great Victoria Desert region of Western Australia.

Role

The Support Worker will assist the health staff to provide services in line with the CHSP Guidelines to CHSP Clients. This includes personal care and assistance, domestic assistance including hygienic preparation of meals and delivery as directed by the Health Services Manager. A key part of the role will be to comply with safe work practices and procedures and maintain a clean kitchen.

The Support Worker will assist clients with activities, personal care and laundry services. The Support Worker will assist the health staff to provide services in line with the CHSP Guidelines to CHSP Clients. This includes personal care and assistance, domestic assistance including hygienic preparation of meals and delivery as directed by the Health Services Manager. A key part of the role will be to comply with safe work practices and procedures and maintain a clean kitchen.

Duties

Provide in Home Care for Aged Care Clients

• Perform domestic assistance tasks as identified on client worksheets, including general household cleaning, laundry, linen changes, and cleaning of bathrooms, living areas, and toilets.
• Assist with meal planning, including food costing, ingredient ordering, and stock management.
• Prepare nutritious meals and ensure timely delivery to community members.
• Conduct environmental safety observations during meal deliveries and promptly report any actual or potential risks to the Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of client and family information at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training programs and attend staff meetings as required.
• Comply with organisational policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of services provided and duties undertaken.

Capacity Building and Mentoring

• Promote community understanding, knowledge and engagement with PTAC services.
• Foster capacity building within the corporation and community by mentoring local staff and supporting professional development and training initiatives.

The candidate will have:

• Well-developed communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and respond effectively to client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support and assistance to individuals in a respectful, compassionate, and person-centred manner.
• Understanding of data integrity principles and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining a high standard of performance and accountability.
• Strong personal drive, resilience, and adaptability, including the ability to live and work in remote or regional locations.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, identify solutions, and respond appropriately to challenges.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering quality services in a professional manner.
• A current Western Australian Working with Children Check.
• A National Police Clearance (not more than 2 years old).
• Australian citizenship, permanent resident status, or appropriate work visa.
• Certificate 3 in Individual Support or Certificate 4 in Ageing Support (or equivalent).

The candidate will ideally have:

• Current first aid certificate
• Food handling certification or Knowledge of good food handling
• Good computer skills with understanding of Word & Excel

The salary offered is $81,828.32 plus site loading $16,365.66 Per annum. As a not-for-profit, PTAC offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income. For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact

Before an offer of employment can be made PTAC requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.