Job details

About the opportunity   

This role supports registered staff in the delivery of daily cares, inclusive of assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating. Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs. Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a casual position. 

Role requirements

• Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet the following criteria are considered highly desirable:
  • Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and other tasks as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife.
• Work effectively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
• Willingness to undertake education as required by the role.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Home Hill Health Service is a 14-bed rural facility predominately providing aged care, rehabilitation and renal dialysis services to the local community. The renal satellite unit has eight chairs and operates three days a week with extra services when required. 

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville.  Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range:  $43.81 - $47.97 p.h. (casual rate) (NG1-1)
• Locality and Uniform allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Jeanelle Black on (07) 4790 5701

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686452

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July 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

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  NG1-1 Assistant in Nursing (Home Hill) 30481943 (Word)