About the Position                  

                    Established in 1840, we are 's first member-owned well-being company, delivering health, wealth, and care services to more than 700,000 Australians. Today, while we have grown to a company of nearly 7,000 employees, our focus remains the same as it was 180 years ago - to deliver Real Wellbeing for our customers, members, and the community                     About Us                     We’re proud to be one of the largest employers of Aboriginal people in NSW. In Aboriginal Home Health we’ve been caring for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and community in NSW for more than 30 years.                     Our aim is to empower our elders to live in the comfort of their homes as long as possible whist receiving ongoing culturally appropriate care and connecting with other members of the community.                     The Opportunity                     Express your interest in joining our NSW Aboriginal Home Health family in a rewarding Career Caring for our Mob and delivering an essential  for our Elders in our communities.                      Working for Australian Unity Aboriginal Home Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing training and benefits, and bepart of a family committed to making a positive impact to the community. The role will be around Nelson Bay, Port Stephen, Cessnock and neighbouring communities                     Who we are looking for:                    

                      
• A compassionate, empathetic, respectful, and inclusive Carer
                      
• Has a reliable car and Australian Driver Licence
                    

                     Our Care force have opportunities for all types of levels from entry level to skilled care:                     Entry Level: Domestic Care Assistant                     

                      
• Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, bed making, and meal preparation
                      
• Social support such as accompanying our clients to their doctor appointment/s, shopping & social outings
                    

                     Skilled Care: Personal Care Assistant                    

                      
• Perform Personal Care duties including showering, feeding and toileting; assist in oral medication
                      
• Domestic assistance duties such as preparing and cooking their meals
                      
• Social support such as accompanying our clients to their doctor appointment/s, shopping & social outings
                    

                     The Benefits                    Lead by a strong Indigenous leadership team, putting our people first is not just something we say, it's what we do. We care for our people so they can care for themselves and others always staying true to our values (Bold, Warm & Honest). We work hard because essential care matters and we work together – collaborating, encouraging, and even managing to have some fun. Our Mob, Our Way.                     We value our employees and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:                    

                      
• Competitive hourly rates of $24.36 to $29.52 + super
                      
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time
                      
• Become Cert III qualified in Individual Support (Aged Care) through our program –all fees paid (for eligible employees)
                      
• Part time or Casual contracts available
                      
• Flex-Up – work additional overtime hours as available and boost your income
                      
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
                      
• Enjoyan additional yearly Deep Listening paid leave day
                      
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program
                      
• Smartphone – ready when you join us with your fortnightly rosters, customer care plans and other information to assist you
                      
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Terms & Conditions apply)
                      
• Healing Minds Program – confidential phone based coaching program for Indigenous people by Indigenous people.
                      
• No work experience required - you will be supported by our fully paid and customised Induction program
                      
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance
                      
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more
                    

                     We believe everyone should be given opportunities; to be safe, to be encouraged, to be challenged and to grow. We want you to be the best you can be – to have a go, make it happen and turn opportunities into reality. Together we embrace opportunities to make real life changes to the community and encourage your professional progression.                     Please note: This is an expression of interest and whilst we have ongoing recruitment needs, we may not have an opportunity available in your area immediately. We invite you to apply and you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team as soon as an opportunity becomes available.                     *Australian Unity requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 - Double vaccination                     Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from Indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click