Aged Care Worker - Casual
Selectability
Lower GulfPosted 10 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
CasualAged Care,FIFO
About the role
selectability is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and flexible Casual Aged Care Workers to join our growing FIFO workforce in Lower Gulf, North Queensland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a
casual talent pool
supporting older and vulnerable persons living in remote communities. As an Aged Care Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing, and meaningful connections.
Working collaboratively with the Regional Manager, Registered Nurse, and wider healthcare team, you will provide responsive and compassionate support tailored to the individual needs of our older and vulnerable persons.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in regional and remote communities while enjoying the benefits of a structured FIFO lifestyle. With accommodation and all meals provided while on swing, a diverse roster across day, afternoon and night shifts, and access to overtime opportunities, you'll be supported both professionally and personally while building a rewarding career.
Why Choose FIFO with selectability?
If you are looking for a rewarding career change, FIFO aged care offers an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying a unique work-life balance.
As part of our casual FIFO pool, you'll benefit from:
- Opportunity to work
additional
shifts and
overtime
- Above-award casual rates
•
All travel
arrangements managed and funded
•
Accommodation provided
while on swing
•
All meals
provided during your roster
- Internet access provided at accommodation
- Eligible employees may access
Taxable Zone
Allowance benefits
- Strong commitment to fatigue management and employee wellbeing
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a unique cultural environment
- Ongoing support from an experienced multidisciplinary team
- Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
Working in remote communities provides a rewarding cultural experience and the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for older persons who value continuity, connection, and quality care.
About you
To be successful in this rewarding role, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a caring nature, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
You will demonstrate:
- A commitment to delivering person-centred care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- The ability to work autonomously and follow direction when required
- A flexible and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
- A commitment to following policies, procedures, and professional standards
- Respect for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and individual circumstances
- A genuine passion for supporting older and vulnerable persons
Role requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Home & Community Care, Aged Care, or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in aged care, disability, community services, or a related field (desirable)
- Experience working in regional or remote communities (desirable)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You"
- Current Queensland Driver Licence (minimum P1, C Class)
- Current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Current influenza vaccination (recommended)
- Ability to participate in FIFO roster arrangements
About the offer
These positions support service delivery in the Lower Gulf - Normanton, Doomadgee & Mornington Island.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Competitive above-award casual rates
- Overtime opportunities available
- Superannuation contributions
- Fully funded travel to and from the Lower Gulf
- Accommodation provided
- All meals provided while on swing
- Internet access provided at accommodation
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
Applying
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR Business Partner Mikayla Evans on 07 4453 0100 or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected, respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people, recipients, older persons, families, and the community within selectability.
We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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