Current Positions

(last updated 19/12/2024)

We are an award winning aged care facility in Maclean who are seeking highly motivated and passionate people to join our team.

Applications are being sought for the following positions:

Assistant in Nursing:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of elderly individuals? Do you have a caring and compassionate nature that shines through in everything you do? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Assistant in Nursing.

Why consider becoming an Assistant in Nursing at Mareeba?

  •        Morning, Afternoon & Night shifts available
  •        A long-term career path where progression is possible
  •        Get paid on the job as a carer, while you undertake study
  •        Mentorship from seasoned nurses and caring professionals
  •        A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that cares about you and your professional development
  •        Be part of a wonderful local community where you’ll be supporting seniors to live their best lives
  •        Paid and thorough orientation at Mareeba Aged Care

Key Responsibilities:

  •        Assisting residents with personal care tasks in a respectful and dignified manner.
  •        Supporting residents with mobility and transfers, promoting their independence.
  •        Observing and reporting changes in residents' physical and emotional conditions to the nursing team.
  •        Maintaining accurate documentation of care provided.

About You

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized care and support to our residents. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance. You will also be involved in engaging in meaningful social interactions to promote emotional well-being. Ideally you will have:

  • Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support (Qualified Applicants)
  • Experience in aged care or a genuine passion for working with the elderly
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to providing care
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • Understanding of and commitment to maintaining residents' rights and privacy
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays
  • NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
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Registered & Enrolled Nurses: 
We are looking for part-time Registered & Enrolled Nurses to work morning or afternoon shifts. This opportunity requires flexibility within your shifts and your focus will be recognising resident needs and assisting them with services that enrich their daily living. In order to ensure that residents' individual care plan requirements are met, you will also provide comprehensive guidance to nursing and care staff.  The care you provide will have a lasting positive impact on our residents and their families. 

Within your varied day, you will:

  • Develop and review care plans based on assessment findings of individual client needs, ensuring that care strategies are based on evidence.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of care strategies in consultation with client, their representatives and other members of the care team.
  • Maintain client documentation in accordance with electronic documentation and organisational and legislative requirements.
  • Liaise and collaborate with internal/external service providers in the provision of services.

About You

You are a dedicated clinician who can effectively communicate at all levels enabling you to achieve best nursing practices. Understanding the importance of providing quality care to our residents, you feel rewarded by creating a genuine impact. You have excellent leadership skills and the ability to guide and direct our personal care workers onsite.

 Your experience and qualifications for the role should include:

  • A current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
  • Some residential aged care experience.
  • The ability to problem-solve using best practice methods and have demonstrated clinical knowledge.
  • High level of professional written and verbal communication.
  • Thorough understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
  •  NDIS Screening Check, or ability to obtain.

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
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Roster Clerk:

Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm

We are seeking a dedicated Roster Clerk to join our team and help us ensure efficient staffing schedules that enable us to deliver high-quality care to our residents. The Roster Clerk will be responsible for managing staff rosters and shift schedules for all departments within the aged care facility. The role will involve ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet the operational needs of the facility.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Roster Management and Scheduling

• Communication: Coordinate with team leaders and department managers to confirm staff availability.

• Payroll Support

• Compliance

• Record-Keeping

• Problem-Solving

• Reporting: Update management on staffing levels, overtime usage, and any other relevant data related to the roster.

 Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a rostering or administrative role, ideally within an aged care or healthcare setting.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Familiarity with rostering software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

  • NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain

Desirable:

• Experience with aged care staffing requirements and workforce management.

• Knowledge of relevant regulations, awards, and industrial agreements.

• Previous experience using rostering software such as TriOnline

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
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Personal Assistant to the Management Team
The personal Assistant works closely with the Executive Manager and Clinical Care Manager to support the daily operations of the facility.
Fulltime time Position Monday - Friday  
Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the management team, including calendar management and communication coordination.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
  • Assist with project management, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Support financial tasks like budgeting, invoicing, and purchase orders.
  • Ensure compliance with aged care regulations and standards.
  • Help with HR functions such as recruitment, training, and staff scheduling.
  • Manage office supplies and handle general office tasks.  

Key Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role, ideally in aged care or healthcare.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic financial tasks.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Relevant qualifications in administration or health services are a plus. 
  • NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain

Desirable:

  • Experience in the aged care sector or with aged care software.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the smooth operations of an aged care facility while supporting senior management in delivering quality care.

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
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Administration Assistant:
The Administration Assistant supports the daily operations of the facility. These activities may include customer relations, reception, rostering, purchasing and records management. Previous experience is desirable.

  • Permanent Part-time , 5 days a week, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
  • First point of contact for incoming calls and visitors to the facility.
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to residents.
  • Processing of invoices, purchase orders, including ordering and taking stock of office supplies.
  • Acting as a point of contact for visitor and resident enquiries and referring these to the Manager or relevant teams as appropriate.
  • General administration, such as filing, processing and directing mail, banking, data entry, word processing, minute taking, and photocopying.
  • Maintaining and ensuring the security and confidentiality of office files and records.
  • Input and maintenance of records.

About You

  • Previous experience in an administration or reception role is desirable.
  • Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to complete busy workload and respond to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work flexibly in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of office applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent phone manner and communication skills.
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to the elderly.
  • Must have current driver's licence.
  • NDIS Screening Check, or ability to obtain.

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
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General Service Staff

Rotating Roster Mon - Sun 6am - 8pm

We are currently seeking General Service Staff to fill a number of positions with Mareeba Aged Care.
In this role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents by supporting housekeeping, laundry, and basic kitchen Assistant tasks
About You

Before you can be considered for this role, we’ll need make sure you possess the following:

  • Previous experience working in aged care sector desirable but not essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and reliability
  • Clean resident rooms, common areas, and facilities.
  • Assist with laundry services and meal delivery.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Ensure health and safety standards are met.
  • NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain

All new staff receive a thorough paid orientation and comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and training opportunities.

How to Apply for the above Position
Click the "Apply Now" button below to be taken to our application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete
pre-employment checks.

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