Opal Healthcare

Assistant in Nursing

Opal Healthcare  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Be Part of Something New

Opening in March 2027, Carlingford Greens Care Community is a brand-new, purpose-built aged care home in Sydney's north-west, supporting 150 residents across permanent, respite and dementia care.

This is a rare opportunity to join the founding care team and help shape the culture, resident experience and daily life of a brand-new Care Community from day one. Every conversation, act of kindness and moment of care will help create a home where residents feel valued, connected and supported.

Featuring beautiful gardens, light-filled living spaces and a vibrant Town Centre with a café, wellness centre and salon, Carlingford Greens has been thoughtfully designed to foster connection, comfort and belonging.

Conveniently located on Marsden Road, the community is easily accessible via public transport, with regular bus services and the Carlingford Light Rail providing connections to Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.

Why Join Opal HealthCare?

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do."

Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that C.A.R.E is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading private aged care providers, with over 150 Care Communities, caring for more than 14,000 residents and supporting over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and dedicated Assistant in Nursing team members to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. In this rewarding role, you'll build genuine relationships, support residents with daily living, and help create a home where people feel valued, respected and cared for.

What You'll Do

  • Provide personal care and support with daily living activities
  • Assist residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing
  • Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and team members
  • Observe, report and respond to changes in residents' wellbeing
  • Support a safe, clean and comfortable living environment
  • Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider care team to deliver exceptional care
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits & Rewards

  • Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Flexible rosters with morning, afternoon, night and weekend shift options
  • Competitive hourly rates plus penalty rates and 12% superannuation
  • Paid parental leave and flexible public holiday options
  • Ongoing learning and development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
  • Scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
  • State and national career progression opportunities
  • Up to $5,000 referral bonus for eligible referrals
  • Sector-leading systems, technology and innovation

What You'll Bring

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent qualification
  • A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
  • Compassion, empathy and a genuine desire to support older people
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills will be highly regarded, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of our residents and families.
  • Willingness to complete:

Make a Meaningful Move

Join a team that truly values your contribution, supports your growth, and puts care first.

Apply now to take the next step in your aged care career with Opal HealthCare.

Opal Healthcare

About Opal Healthcare

Opal HealthCare has 149 Care Communities across Australia, offering residential aged care with services for respite, dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation. We have 24/7 nurse care and the hospitality of home-cooked meals in every one of our Care Communities.

We understand that thinking about or deciding on aged care is never easy. It can trigger all kinds of emotions, like fear, anxiety, guilt, loss or even relief.

For us, aged care is about empathy and understanding and delivering the best possible quality of life. All provided by some of the most experienced and caring people you’ll ever meet.

We encourage our residents to live a life of meaning and purpose – that’s why understanding the big and the little details about how you like to live each day is important to us – so that we can help you feel at home, have the right support and live your best life in our care.

This is the future of aged care in Australia

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney CBD, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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