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Assistant in Nursing


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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people in Wondai. As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll support residents to maintain their wellbeing and independence while working alongside a caring multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to build your skills, create genuine connections and contribute to high-quality aged care in a regional community.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 1 (1)
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/DD2610695788
Closing date 12-Nov-2026
Job duration
Contact person Loretta Creevey
Contact details 0408 797 620
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What your day could look like

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll help deliver person-centred care that supports residents to live with comfort and dignity. From providing hands-on support to working closely with nurses and care teams, you'll contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for people who call Forest View Residential Aged Care their home.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Supporting residents with daily living activities that promote wellbeing, comfort and quality of life.
  • Working alongside Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver safe, high-quality care and monitor changes in residents' needs.
  • Helping create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment where residents feel valued and supported.
  • Contributing to quality and safety initiatives by accurately documenting care and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who brings compassion, patience and professionalism to every interaction. You understand that great aged care is about more than meeting needs. It's about building trust, preserving dignity and helping people enjoy the best possible quality of life. You take pride in being part of a team, communicate openly and respectfully, and approach your work with integrity and courage. Most importantly, you're motivated by making a genuine difference in the lives of older people and their families.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Health Services Assistance (or equivalent), or current nursing studies meeting eligibility requirements.
  • Ability to provide safe, person-centred care within a residential aged care environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with nursing teams and residents.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, quality care and safe work practices.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in residential aged care and/or knowledge of contemporary aged care quality standards.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Together, you'll help create safer, more supportive and more meaningful experiences for older people in our care.

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.

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