Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.05 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ697337
Location: Garrawarra, Waterfall

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

Where you'll be working

Garrawarra Centre is a 104 bed Dementia Specific Residential Aged Care Facility located in the tranquil setting of Garrawarra State Conservation Area, Waterfall. The Centre is one of the few purpose-built, dementia specific facilities in New South Wales.
There is ample, free in office parking but you will need your own reliable transport as Garrawarra is not accessible by any public transport.

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What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with residents, clients and employees.

All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care workplace as directed by the Registered Nurse.




Provide direct care activities to residents with dementia in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with residents care interventions as directed
Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
Communicate effectively with residents and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol

For role related queries or questions contact Kiran Pandit on [email protected]

Selection Criteria:
1. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
2. Good written and verbal communications skills
3. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Information for applicants:

· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

· Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

· Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

· Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our

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