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Assistant in Nursing
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2607687304 |
| Closing date | 23-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Paul Pearson |
| Contact details | 4616 4904 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll play an important role in helping residents feel safe, supported and valued. From delivering hands-on care to working closely with nursing colleagues, you'll contribute to positive experiences and improved wellbeing for people living in residential aged care.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Supporting residents with personalised care that promotes comfort, independence and quality of life.
- Working alongside nurses and care teams to monitor wellbeing and communicate changes that support timely care decisions.
- Creating a safe, welcoming environment that encourages dignity, respect and positive daily experiences.
- Contributing to high-quality care through accurate documentation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who leads with compassion and takes pride in making a genuine difference in people's lives. You bring a calm, respectful approach to care, value teamwork, and understand that small actions can have a lasting impact on a resident's wellbeing. Whether you're supporting daily living activities or helping create a positive environment, you act with integrity, dignity and courage while always putting people first.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- A relevant Certificate III qualification in aged care, health services assistance, home and community care, or equivalent eligibility pathway.
- The ability to provide safe, person-centred care under the guidance of nursing professionals.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to learning, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care outcomes.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in residential aged care and/or a strong understanding of contemporary aged care standards and best practice.
Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to every interaction, helping people live well and feel valued every day.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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