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Key Information
- Position Type:Casual
- Location:Darwin
- Salary Range:$36.65 – $39.44 per hour Base Rate + 25% Casual Loading, as per HPCS 2.1-2.4
- Application Closing Date:24 September 2026
About the Role
Danila Dilba is seeking a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join the Aged Care Team.
The Support Worker Aged Care delivers high-quality, culturally safe care to Elders across centre-based, community, and in-home settings, providing practical care supports to enable Elders to remain at home living an active, self-determined and meaningful life. Services are delivered in accordance with program guidelines ensuring adherence to the Aged Care Code of Conduct and Strengthened Aged Care Standards.
What You Need to Succeed
Essential
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability or Individual Support, or willingness to obtain.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons including respect and understanding of client issues, cultural appropriateness and anti-discrimination.
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and the delivery of safe and high-quality care and support.
- Genuine empathy and passion for helping others.
Desirable
- Experience working in community aged care
- Knowledge of WH&S; regulations relating to cleaning and chemicals
- Demonstrated ability to work to a plan unsupervised
- Willingness to use own vehicle in accordance DDHS Grey Fleet Policy
- Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions and relevant management strategies.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic systems to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
Want to talk this job through some more?please contact – Cherie Nichols | Title:Support Coordinator – Aged Care | phone number
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📌 Casual Support Worker – Aged Care Danila Dilba Health Service (Northern Territory)
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📍 Northern Territory
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