- Armidale location
- Make a real difference in the lives of seniors
- Casual shifts rostered as required between 6:00am to 7:30pm, across weekdays and weekends

About Uniting Armidale:

Surrounded by tranquil leafy gardens, Uniting Autumn Lodge is a warm and welcoming aged care home that has been supporting older people in Armidale for more than 60 years, building strong ties with the local community. We provide high-quality, round-the-clock care for up to 114 residents in private rooms with shared communal spaces. Our compassionate team works closely with residents to understand their individual care needs, tailor support to ensure comfort, and arrange engaging activities that are meaningful and enjoyable

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way - A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

Position Overview:

As a Household Dining Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, clean and comfortable workplace for our residents. Working across Kitchen, Cleaning and Laundry services, you’ll support meal preparation and service, maintain clean, and inviting living and dining spaces, and assist with residents’ laundry needs. This resident-focused role helps promote choice, dignity, independence, and wellbeing while delivering high-quality services across the home.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Food safety supervisor certification (desirable, not mandatory)
- Previous experience in aged care is a bonus
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices and a passion for preparing quality nutritious meals
- Familiarity with aged care dietary requirements and food safety standards (desirable, not mandatory)
- You’re empathetic, adaptable, and resourceful, with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
- Work in line with Uniting’s core values of compassion, respect,



boldness, and creativity.

Benefits for you!

- Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
- Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
- Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
- Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health
- Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas
- Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
- Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

Pre-employment Checks:

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

About Uniting:

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

📌 Household Dining Assistant (Armidale)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 Armidale