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At Dovida, people are at the centre of everything we do. We believe great care starts with supporting those who provide it, so we focus on creating a workplace where you feel trusted, valued and backed from day one. You’ll be part of a team that appreciates your efforts and celebrates the difference you make.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

- $43.42+ per hour depending on certificates, plus paid travel allowances between visits.
- Flexible work schedules that fit around your family, studies or personal life.
- A friendly local office team in your corner with 24/7 backup whenever you need support.
- Paid training and certifications through our Dovida Academies, with real pathways to grow your career.
- Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

With kindness and understanding, you will:

- Support daily living by helping with personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.
- Offer reliable transport and friendly company for trips like doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping and social outings.
- Build strong relationships with your clients by listening, learning their life stories, and bringing variety and brightness to their week.
- Share updates and observations about client wellbeing with Care Managers to keep support meaningful and relevant.

What you’ll bring

You are compassionate, patient and easy to talk to, with a real love for connecting with people from all backgrounds. You’re dependable and an open communicator, and you treat your clients the way you’d want your own family to be treated.

To thrive in this role, you will:

- Live in or near Brisbane North or Moreton Bay and be happy to travel between clients in your local area.
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence, with access to a reliable car and comprehensive insurance.
- Be available at least 3 days (Monday to Friday from 7am) or for overnight shifts.
- Have a reliable smartphone and laptop/tablet.




- Hold valid Australian working rights and be willing to complete a National Police Check.

It’s not essential, but it would be wonderful if you also have:

- A Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing) or a related qualification.
- Lived experience caring for a family member or friend.
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate.

What matters most is your kindness, reliability and willingness to learn. If you have a caring heart, we’ll provide the training and support you need.

Are you ready to join our Circle of Care?

At Dovida, we value individuality and welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.

Personal Carer | BlueCare | Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Employment Status : Permanent Part Time (65 hours per fortnight - mix of AM and PM shifts)

Location: Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Remuneration: $36.32 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s) + Employee discounts

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We’re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others -through small moments that leave big impacts.

About the role:

As aPersonal Carery you’ll provide care to your clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:

Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times and general mobility

Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan

Supporting with community based recreational and social activities

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of themost trusted communityandresidential careprovidersin Australia.

Role requirements:





Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or an equivalent qualification

Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc

Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain

Employee Benefits:

Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital , you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child protected, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children

Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

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📌 Carer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Council
📍 City of Gold Coast