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Home Care Worker - Ingham Health Service


Ingham Health Service, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Ingham

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification OO2
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV684837
Closing date 21-Jun-2026
Job duration Casual
Contact person Kim La Rosa
Contact details 07 4720 3053
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About Ingham

Explore the Hinchinbrook lifestyle which includes hiking, fishing, and is close to the reef.  Ingham is cultural diverse and has a rich Italian history.  The town of Ingham is just over an hour's drive north from Townsville and offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes.  

Just a short drive southwest of Ingham provides an opportunity to discover the awe-inspiring Wallaman Falls, Australia's highest permanent single drop waterfall.  A little further north of the town is the pristine Hinchinbrook Island, a nature lover's paradise.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Casual range: $40.22 to $42.91 p.h. (OO2)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

About your opportunity

The purpose of this position is to provide basic domestic assistance and social support services to the frail aged members of the community and their carers.

Requirements:

  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate the vehicle is required.
  • Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Kim La Rosa on (07) 4720 3053.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684837

Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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