3d ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers
Flexible shifts.
Familiar faces.
Care that matters.
Location: Murray Vale Shalem
Want the flexibility of casual work without feeling like a stranger every time you walk through the door?
UPA of NSW is building a directly employed casual team of Personal Care Workers/Care Service Employees across Murray Vale Shalemfor Christmas, New Year and beyond.
These are direct UPA employment opportunities—not agency placements.
You won't just be another name filling a shift; you'll be a UPA employee and part of the team from day one.
You'll receive a proper UPA induction, ongoing workplace support and the chance to work with familiar residents, teams and homes rather than starting from scratch every shift.
It's the flexibility of casual work, with real connection and support—and the potential to move into ongoing or permanent employment when opportunities become available.
WHY THIS CASUAL ROLE IS DIFFERENT
Versatile shifts matched to your availability where possibleCompetitive casual rates, including applicable loadings and penalty ratesOpportunities for extra work throughout Christmas, New Year and beyondProper UPA induction, workplace training and ongoing supportThe opportunity to return to familiar residents, employees and homesAccess to UPA's Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supportThe chance to be considered for permanent roles when suitable vacancies become availableMeaningful work supporting older people in your community
ABOUT THE ROLE
Great care is built on trust, consistency and genuine human connection.
As a Personal Care Worker/Care Service Employee, you'll support residents to maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to the things they enjoy.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing respectful,



person-centred careSupporting residents with personal care and daily living activitiesAssisting residents with mobilitySupporting medication administration when appropriately trained and assessed as competentWorking closely with nurses and other care employeesBuilding positive relationships with residents and their families
YOU'LL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:
Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or an equivalent qualification, or are actively working towards one where permittedHave a compassionate and respectful approach to supporting older peopleAre reliable and comfortable responding to available shiftsCommunicate well and enjoy working as part of a teamCan work across a range of days and shift times
Previous residential aged-care experience and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable.
ABOUT UPA
UPA of NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, home care and retirement living services throughout NSW.
Our focus is easy: ensuring our residents always have "our people by their side".
BEFORE YOU START
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of UPA's required pre-employment checks, which may include:
National Criminal History CheckPre-employment medical assessmentEvidence of vaccinations required under UPA policyVerification of qualifications and Australian working rights
As this is casual employment, shifts will depend on operational requirements and your availability.
Availability for morning, afternoon, night, weekend and public-holiday shifts will be highly regarded.
UPA welcomes applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.
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📌 Personal Carer - Murray Vale Shalem (Victoria)
🏢 UPA Corporation Bhd
📍 Victoria