Personal Carers - Caloundra

13th August, 2026

Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.
We are seeking part-time and casual Personal Carers to join our Southern Cross Care family, based at our beautiful Residential Aged Care Home in Caloundra. 

Working under the direction of the Enrolled and Registered Nurses, you will be providing person-centred, high-quality care to our residents. You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and maturity to provide personal care to our residents, including bathing, dressing, toileting and other support services depending on the individual residents' needs.

Be a part of a care team where compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional clinical and personal care to our residents every day.

Why work with us

At the heart of everything we do is our Known & Loved culture program. It enables us to build genuine connections with each other and with the residents, clients, families and communities we serve. We’re committed to ensuring our people feel genuinely known, supported and valued, so they can bring their best to the important work they do every day. 

When you join Southern Cross Care, you can expect:

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• We have various shifts available including night shifts
• 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?

• Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Medication Assist Competency (desirable)
• Understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities
• Dedication 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
• Flexibility with your availability of days and shift times including nights 

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) 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, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 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 SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. That’s why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, including: Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, Flexible work arrangements, Mental health and first aid training, Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships, Recognition programs and service awards. 
  

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 QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at **********@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland 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 NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
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. Apply For Job