20 Oct
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Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
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Broome
20 Oct
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
Broome
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) is a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that has been supporting the Broome community for over 40 years. Headquartered in Broome, Western Australia, BRAMS provides holistic, culturally safe primary healthcare, aged care, and community programs to Aboriginal people throughout the Kimberley region.
With a strong focus on person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, BRAMS delivers services designed around the needs of Aboriginal individuals and families. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to improve health outcomes and promote wellbeing across the lifespan.
Our vision: Healthy People – Strong Community – Bright Future.
Earn While You Learn
Want a career in aged care but don’t have the qualifications yet? This is your start.
As our Aged Care Support Worker Trainee, you’ll earn a full salary while we support you to gain your Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). You’ll learn on the job alongside our experienced Support Workers, helping older Aboriginal people stay strong, connected and living well in community.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Helping Elders with personal care, home support and social support.
- Supporting Elders to get out to community, cultural and social activities.
- Helping run group and one-on-one activities.
- Keeping simple, accurate records of the support you provide.
- Learning on the job through regular mentoring and supervision.
About You
No experience? No problem. We’re looking for the right heart and we’ll teach you the rest.
You’ll bring:
- A genuine interest in caring for older people.
- Respect, patience and empathy.
- Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- A willingness to study and complete your Certificate III.
- Basic computer skills (we’ll train you on our systems).
- A current driver’s license.
Highly regarded:
- Identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Knowledge of Broome and Kimberley communities.
- Any care, community or volunteer experience, including lived experience.
Why Join Us?
Earn $70,000 – $75,000 PLUS Super while you train, along with a supportive team and generous benefits:
- A nationally recognised qualification, earned on the job.
- Salary Packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 Meal & Entertainment Benefits
- $1,300 Remote Area Allowance
- Up to 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
- Free access to BRAMS GP, Dental & Allied Health services for you and your family
- Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for Professional Development
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please note that accommodation is NOT provided for this role, and candidates will need to secure their own housing locally.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
BRAMS is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants are subject to child safety screening processes and must uphold our safeguarding values at all times.
Next Steps
Submit application via SEEK.
To find out more, please contact us at ***********@brams.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
BRAMS will commence shortlisting and interviews as applications are received. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at the earliest prospect.
Please note that candidates will be subject to pre-screening as per the below:
National Police Clearance
Working with Children’s Check
Pre-Employment Health Declaration
Influenza Vaccination (BRAMS is a mandatory influenza vaccination organisation and annual vaccination is required)
Safeguarding Children Declaration
Drivers License Check
Identity Check
📌 Aged Care Support Worker Trainee (Broome)
🏢 Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
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