Job description

Bolton Clarke (RSL care RDNS Limited) is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of residential aged care, retirement living and home care operating nationally and internationally. Pursue your passion for aged care in a residential community as part of our Residential Aged Care (RAC) program.

We are looking for 5 Care Services Assistants to work at our facility, Bolton Clarke Pioneers, located at Longreach QLD. These positions will be available from December 2026. You'll be supported in your role by a welcoming, experienced team along with training and development opportunities.

As a Care Services Assistant with Bolton Clarke, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive hourly rates + super + loading + salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - including $15,900 salary packaging benefit and $2,650 Meals and entertainment benefit
• Permanent full-time position for up to 4 years
• Excellent work life balance with fixed and flexible shifts
• Exceptional operating standards to protect your health and safety
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, our facilities provide an exceptional aged care environment that truly supports the health and happiness of older Australians.

About the Role: Our Care Services Assistants provide assistance to our residents ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:
• Providing care aligned with each resident’s preferences, routines, nutritional needs, allergies and timing.
• Assistance with meal selection, personalised service, and mobility to/from dining areas.
• Encourage independence during meals and provide respectful prompting where needed.
• Engage socially with residents during meals to enhance emotional wellbeing.
• Observe & report any signs of distress or behavioural changes.
• Set up and maintain welcoming dining environments tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all dining and food services areas.
• Assist with food preparation and stock control following food safety and company standards.
• Accurately update resident dietary information and complete required documentation.
• Adhere to all manual handling, infection control, and workplace health and safety procedures.

To be successful, you will have:
• Basic Food Safety Practices certificate – HLTFS7A, or willingness to obtain
• Food Handler certificate – HLTFS2-07C, or willingness to obtain
• Strong and clear verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with aged care residents
• Highly organised and efficient at multi-tasking with the ability to work independently and part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic manual handling knowledge and experience, or willingness to obtain
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years)
• Up-to-date flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations
• Experience in care role highly regarded
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Employment Details: Minimum Hours: 76 hours per fortnight Employment Classification: Care Stream Level1 under Bolton Clarke (QLD) Enterprise Agreement 2025

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NOTE: Applications close on 21 October 2026