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Generous salary and superior work-life balance!

Start your career with Respect as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

If you’re thinking about a career where you can make a positive difference to the lives of others, while growing professionally and furthering your career, then there’s no better time than now to join the care industry.

Why join us?

Benefits

  • Up to $37.64 casual and $30.11 permanent hourly rates
  • Significant penalties and shift allowances
  • Get support to obtain aged care qualifications
  • Discounted health insurance

Bonuses

  • $1,000 upfront sign-on bonus* when you join full-time
  • Pro-rata bonus* for part-time/casual hires

Fulfilment

  • Family-friendly schedules and work-life balance
  • Make a difference in your local community 

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Why work in aged care?

A career in aged care can be extremely fulfilling. It not only gives you a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians, and provide companionship during their later years, but also allows you to experience a rewarding and fulfilling career path as a personal care assistant.

Wage increments

  • The Fairwork Commission recently approved an increase of 15% to aged care award wages and is considering a further 10%. 
  • Average annual wage for personal care assistants in aged care is 5% higher in comparison to other sectors.
  • Average annual salary for aged care workers is $60,000 to $63,000 per annum.*

Job satisfaction

  • While salaries are comparable with other sectors, stress levels aren’t.
  • Working in aged care offers a much more predictable job with less stress and a better work-life balance.
  • Average job satisfaction rating for aged care jobs is 3.9/5.*

Career growth

  • A career that's full of meaning.
  • Engage in warm and long-lasting relationships with colleagues, care recipients and the wider community.
  • As a personal care assistant, you’ll still have a variety of challenges to keep you motivated.
  • Average work-life balance rating for an aged care workers is 4/5.*

Connection

  • Join a national organisation with a regional focus, driven by a 100-year history of community engagement and connection.
  • Be part of a growing aged care provider supporting more than 2,300 older Australians, with a workforce of over 3,000 employees.
  • Build consistent and long-term workplace relationships with colleagues and residents.
  • Stay connected to the community, as you support local people and their families.
*Sources: SEEK and Indeed.

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Why work at Respect?

  • Enjoy an unequalled work-life balance thanks to flexibility with work schedules and non-rotating shifts.

  • Get hands-on assistance to get your aged care qualifications and unlock new career opportunities and opportunities for personal development.

  • Your hard work at our not-for-profit organisation is for the greater good, not for the financial benefit of shareholders. Any money we make flows back into care for our residents and the community.

  • Not all employers cover the costs of upskilling, but we do. We offer a comprehensive induction and orientation program, job-specific trainings to upskill individual capabilities and an online training platform with opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).

  • Many employers don’t give their healthcare professionals the respect they deserve. We hold mutual respect in high regard and acknowledge your hard work, skills and knowledge through Staff Recognition Programs.

  • Working in aged care may seem challenging and thankless. But in our supportive and cooperative working environment, residents actually add positivity and meaning to our carer’ lives.

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Here's what our carers say about working with us...

Personal Care Assistant, Wellington Views

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I have worked at Wellington Views for over 18 years. I find at times it is challenging but in a good and rewarding way.  I love working here.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive wages.
  • Assistance to get aged care qualifications to grow your career.
  • NFP–only salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 (including an additional $5,000+ tax relief through NFP-only salary packaging).
  • Fast career pathways and salary increase opportunities.
  • Discounted health insurance through our corporate partnerships.
  • Save on daily expenses through our comprehensive Employee Discount Program.
  • Build, experience and enjoy long-term and consistent workplace relationships, with colleagues and clients.
  • Continue your education journey in effective and meaningful ways through continuous, professional development and training.
  • Feel supported by a collaborative workplace culture driven by contemporary clinical systems and frameworks.

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A career change you won’t ever regret...

Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives. They have passion, drive and commitment toward enhancing the health and well-being of others. You become part of something bigger. Your hard work is for the greater good, and not for the financial benefit of shareholders.

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#1 Sign-on bonuses!

Sign-on bonus of $1,000! An additional to $5,000 tax relief through of NFP salary packaging. Get in touch and make sure you ask us about it.

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#2 Learning & Development

We'll provide you all the support to get aged care qualifications.

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#3 Work-life balance

Supportive, professional environment with strong clinical framework. Family-friendly work schedules and healthy work-life balance.

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Questions?

For more information, reach out to Lynette at recruitment@respect.com.au.

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*Offer Terms & Conditions

$1,000 sign-on bonus:
Offer valid for any new Personal Care Assistant (PCA) hired during the period 14/8/2023 until 14/11/2023. The $1,000 bonus offer is for full-time positions, and pro-rata incentive will be offered for part-time & casual hires. Offer only applies to new contracts signed after the commencement date. The bonus will be payable following the 2-week induction and training period. Sign-on bonus conditional upon new hire remaining in employment for a continuous 12-month period. If the staff member leaves within that 12-month period, they will be required to repay the bonus amount. This offer is available for direct applicants only and does not apply to applicants supplied by recruitment agencies.