08th June, 2026
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other
Southern Cross Care is looking for Expressions of Interest from candidates wanting to fill the limited term full-time role of a Personal Carer at Aruma Lodge Residential Aged Care Home in Broken Hill.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.
- Limited term maternity relief contract from July 2026 to April 2027.
- Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose driven organisation.
- Great staff culture.
- Ongoing individualised training.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).
What will you bring to the role?
- You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent).
- Medication Assist Competency (desirable).
- You will have an understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities.
- You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives.
- You will work well within a team environment and have a friendly approachable manner.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
- You must be flexible with your availability of days and shift times.
Who is Southern Cross Care?
Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCC has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How can you apply?
If you are a Personal Carer ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care ‘s recruitment or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal history screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.#S-DNI
Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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