About the role
selectability is currently seeking an enthusiastic facility support worker to join our team in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland at our aged care homes. You will support the delivery of high-quality aged care and residential services through tasks like:
- cleaning and ensuring facility upkeep
- garden maintenance
- assisting with transportation
- supporting kitchen duties as needed
This position requires a commitment to improving the quality of life for older persons, fostering their independence, and respecting their dignity and cultural backgrounds. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver tailored care services that address the unique needs of older persons in these areas.
Why Choose FIFO Work? For experienced and compassionate facility support workers seeking a new challenge, FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) work offers incredible benefits:
- organised swing roster with predictable rotations and leave dates for better life planning
- comprehensive fatigue management to ensure you have time to recharge
- above-award pay rates reflecting your dedication
- travel, accommodation, and meals provided—leave the logistics to us
Joining our FIFO team is not just an opportunity to experience a rewarding environment, but also a chance to work alongside committed healthcare professionals dedicated to aged care.
Local Opportunities Prefer to stay close to home? As a local facility support worker, you’ll enjoy a rewarding work-life balance while making a meaningful difference in your community. Take pride in giving back and helping older persons live their best lives.
This is more than just a job—it's your chance to build a fulfilling career with great benefits.
About you
To be considered for this rewarding role you will have great interpersonal skills and the ability work as part of a team.
To be successful you must:
- previous experience in a similar role (highly desirable)
- previous experience working in remote areas (desirable)
- flexible to work across a 24/7 roster
- possess clear and effective communication skills
- have an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- ability to work independently and effectively manage time
- be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
- be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
Role Requirements
- a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
- a current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificate (or the ability to obtain)
- a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
About the offer
The facility support worker is based in the Lower Gulf of Queensland at our Mornington Island aged care home.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- hourly rate of $36.61 - $38.04 + super
- up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
- access to fitness passport
- 50% discounted training via our RTO
- flexible working arrangements
- career pathways and opportunities for development
- employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
FIFO workers
- 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster
- free accommodation provided and all travel costs covered
- all meals provided
- above award wages
Local workers
- full time/ part time, casual hours available
- above award wages
- all meals provided- when on shift
Applying
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Josh Cannon on 0499 605 169 or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.