Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC

Join a values driven organisation making a real difference
$65,042.12 annually + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Health Care Worker - The Grange
Hamilton | Aged Care
Full Time

Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.

Are you a compassionate Health Care Worker who is passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing? Join Western District Health Service as a Health Care Worker where you'll play a vital role in delivering person-centred care within a supportive and dementia-friendly aged care environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who values meaningful connections, teamwork, and high-quality care, and who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents every day.

What You'll Be Doing

As a valued member of our care team, you'll contribute to the delivery of safe, respectful, and person-centred care across:

Person-Centred Care

Provide individualised care that promotes dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing, while supporting residents in accordance with their care plans and personal preferences.

Daily Living Support

Assist residents with personal care needs including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, nutrition, and hydration, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.

Monitoring & Escalation

Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or behavioural wellbeing, ensuring concerns are promptly communicated to nursing staff for appropriate action.

Consumer Engagement

Build positive and respectful relationships with residents, families, and carers, supporting emotional, social, cultural, and lifestyle needs through compassionate care and communication.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and the broader multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality care and positive resident outcomes.

Safety, Quality & Documentation

Maintain accurate documentation, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to a safe environment through adherence to infection prevention, manual handling, and workplace safety practices.





Continuous Improvement

Participate in education, training, and quality improvement initiatives, supporting excellence in care delivery and ongoing professional development.

What You Bring

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Health Services Assistance, or equivalent qualification
- Experience in aged care, disability, or health care settings (desirable)
- A genuine commitment to person-centred care and supporting older people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to care delivery
- Ability to recognise and report changes in resident condition or wellbeing
- Understanding of infection prevention, workplace safety, and manual handling principles
- Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and quality improvement
- Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, and professional conduct requirements

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region,



Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: v2/about-us/
To explore the region, visit: v2/home/careers/community-information/

What we offer:

- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Supportive team environment and solid clinical leadership
- Access to ongoing education and professional development
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact Christine Mcarthur - Nurse Unit Manager The Grange - ***************@wdhs.net

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.

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📌 Health Care Worker - The Grange (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton