About the Role

AAROHA COMMUNITY SERVICE PTY LTD is seeking an experienced and compassionate Residential Care Officer to join our team on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to residents, assisting them to maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide person-centered care and support according to individual care plans.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, dressing, grooming and meal-related support.
- Support residents to maintain independence and participate in daily activities.
- Observe residents' physical, emotional and behavioural wellbeing and report relevant changes to appropriate senior staff.
- Work collaboratively with registered nurses, healthcare professionals, families and other support staff.
- Assist with implementing individual care and support plans.
- Maintain accurate progress notes, care records and other required documentation.
- Support residents with social, recreational and community participation activities.
- Promote residents' dignity, privacy, choices, cultural needs and personal preferences.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and changes in residents' support needs.
- Follow workplace health and safety, infection-control and organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional and respectful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should have:

- A relevant qualification in community services, individual support, disability,



aged care or a related field.
- Relevant experience providing residential, disability, aged-care or community-based support.
- Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
- Understanding of dignity, privacy, choice, independence and duty of care.
- Ability to maintain accurate care documentation and follow individual support plans.
- Current police clearance and other mandatory checks applicable to the position.
- Australian driver's license, where required for the duties.
- At least one year of full-time relevant work experience is required for this role.
- Minimum of Diploma in Community Service, Disability, Aged Care or Individual Support.

About You

You are caring, reliable and skilled, with a genuine commitment to supporting residents to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You can communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals and work confidently within a residential care environment.

To Apply

Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and experience when applying.

Applications close: 29/10/2026

AAROHA is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who have the right skills and experience to perform the position.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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