“Catholic Healthcare is a really good organisation and we help a lot of people. Our Community Workers are kind, caring and love working with our clients. I plan to stay in aged care for a long time.”
A rewarding career awaits
What makes our care so special? The secret is our employees. Every day, our highly skilled and passionate team of over 5,000 people are deeply committed to care and that’s why we are committed to supporting and empowering them. More than meets the eye, we are a rapidly growing organisation that offers a range of career opportunities.
Aged care career areas
Residential Aged Care
Provide support and care to older people living in our Residential Aged Care homes.
Registered Nurses, Personal Carers, Residential Managers, Lifestyle Coordinators, Maintenance Coordinators, Chefs and more.
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Home and Community Services
Provide support to older people by assisting them to live in their own home independently for as long as possible.
Community Support Workers, Domestic Assistant, Registered Nurses and more.
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Retirement Living
Provide support to older people to live and enjoy their life in our Retirement Villages.
Village Managers, Maintenance Coordinators, Gardeners and more.
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Corporate
Provide support to our front-line teams to enable them to deliver great care and support to our residents and clients.
Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Customer Service and more.
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Nurses
Working in aged care allows you to know residents on a personal level and see the difference you make to their quality of life.
Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, International Nurses and more.
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Carers
Provide support to older people by assisting them to live life to the full.
Community Support Workers, Personal Care Assistants, Traineeships and more.
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Careers Spotlight
Community Worker - Heidi
Heidi makes a difference through proving high quality personalised care to our valued clients. Working the hours she wants and earning great hourly rates Heidi is part of a dedicated team who provide services including domestic assistance, meal preparation, transportation to appointments and personal care to our clients.
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Regional Manager - Nishi
Nishi spends her time as a Regional Manager for our Residential Aged Care sector providing leadership and support to ensure the effective operation of the multiple homes in her region. Embedding company culture and ensuring consistency of care to all the residents she ensure homes are always accreditation ready.
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Care Advisor – Madina
As a Care Advisor Madina proactively partners with her clients to build Care Plans so to ensure their independence for as long as possible. Although she is out visiting clients every day, there is always a team to back her should she need assistance or guidance.
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Lifestyle Coordinator – Jenica
Having completed a Cert IV in Leisure and Health, Jenica is a qualified Lifestyle Coordinator who develops plans and implements the activities and programs within a home. Her time with the residents is the best part of her day as ensures they have a choice in maintaining their social, psychological, recreational, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing.
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Personal Care Assistant – Maddie
Currently an undergraduate Registered Nurse, Maddie works as a Personal Care Assistant around her degree helping residents meet their living and essential personal care requirements. This involves direct care, ranging from showering to administering medication as well as assistance in eating, participating in leisure and lifestyle activities and tidying their rooms.
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Registered Nurse - Sherry
Sherry is a qualified Registered Nurse who works part-time supporting the Residential Manager in delivering high-quality care with a person-centred approach. She makes daily visits to the residents to discuss and monitor their needs and develops their Care Plans with them, supporting them to achieve maximum independence.
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Residential Manager - Tenzin
Having completed a Cert IV in Leisure and Health, Jenica is a qualified Lifestyle Coordinator who develops plans and implements the activities and programs within a home. Her time with the residents is the best part of her day as ensures they have a choice in maintaining their social, psychological, recreational, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing.
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Care Manager - Dilasha
Working in a larger home, Dilasha is one of two Care Managers who are responsible for the overall clinical care in the home. She facilitates smooth entry for residents by supporting them with orientation and settling into their new surroundings. Her role also involves liaising with allied health professionals and developing care plans.
Watch VideoAged care career pathways
At Catholic Healthcare, we are committed to creating career pathways that enable you to thrive. Everyone’s career journey is different – that is why we offer a tailored approach to career development that enables you to grow in a way that suits your personal goals and ambitions. Whether you are at a point in your career when you want to slow down, speed up or just need a change of scenery, we want to make a plan with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interview FAQs
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I've put an application in via Catholic Healthcare Careers page. What happens next?
Our Recruitment Specialists will review your application and if your skills and experience match with the roles we have available we will make contact to conduct a phone screen.
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Do you conduct interviews face to face or in person?
Our preference is to interview face to face however sometimes this may not be possible. In these cases, we can interview over Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
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How many referees will I need to provide if I am successful at interview?
We require two professional referees from people who have supervised your work. We will ask you to add their contact details to our reference checking system - Referoo. If you have difficulty meeting this requirement, please speak with you Recruitment Specialist who can help you to explore options.
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Will I need to do a Police Check?
If the role you are applying for is in Home Care or in our corporate office, you will be required to obtain a Police check. For those applying for a role in Residential Aged Care an NDIS Worker Screening Check will be required. Your Recruitment Specialist will advise you of how to obtain your Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening check.
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How long between interview to commencing work with Catholic Healthcare?
This depends on how quickly you complete our compliance process. This includes reference and police or NDIS checks, as well as other documents that may be required for the role.
After we receive all your compliance we do a final review of your suitability and then a start date can be negotiated with your hiring manager.
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If my application is not successful, will Catholic Healthcare consider me for other roles?
Yes, from time to time we do reach out to candidates who have applied for roles in the past. All of our roles are advertised on our careers page All Jobs (catholichealthcare.com.au) so checking this regularly or signing up for Job Alerts is a good option. You can also keep up to date with some of our latest news & jobs by following us on social media platforms - LinkedIn & Facebook.
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I've put an application in via Catholic Healthcare Careers page. What happens next?
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Nurses FAQs
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Does Catholic Healthcare provide visa sponsorship?
Yes, we regularly sponsor Registered Nurses. We typically offer 482 visas for new employees and can offer our current eligible employees Permanent Residency.
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I am an International Registered Nurse, and I am interested in working at Catholic Healthcare. How do I become eligible?
To work as a Registered Nurse in Australia you will require AHPRA. The link below provides information on gaining AHPRA registration in Australia.
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If I relocate for a role, will you assist me with the costs?
For regional Registered Nurse roles, we can assist you. Your Recruitment Specialist can provide details.
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Does Catholic Healthcare provide visa sponsorship?
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General FAQs
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Do I need to be Catholic to get a job at Catholic Healthcare?
No, Catholic Healthcare is a workplace that welcomes people from a diverse range of backgrounds & religions.
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I would like to do a student placement at Catholic Healthcare. Is this possible?
We welcome students completing their placements at Catholic Healthcare. We endeavor to accommodate students at their location of choice however this may not always be possible. If you are interested in completing your student placement at Catholic Healthcare please click on the link.
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Can CHL get me enrolled in the qualification if I don’t have experience or any relevant qualification to work in Aged Care?
Yes! Catholic Healthcare offers new to industry team members the opportunity to enroll and obtain qualifications such as Certificate III in individual Support, Certificate IV in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Chef apprenticeships and more. This will be at no cost to you.
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Are Uniforms provided?
Yes, uniforms are provided by Catholic Healthcare & you will receive this at your orientation day.
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Can I transfer between locations?
Yes. We are happy to assist our employees to work in a location of their choice. The timing of the transfer will be dependent on availability of a role and what has been mutually agreed with your manager.
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Do I need to be Catholic to get a job at Catholic Healthcare?
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Benefits FAQs
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Do you offer hybrid working options?
Yes, we do for certain roles. Typically, these roles are not resident/client facing so tend to be corporate office.
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Do I have to work a rotating roster?
No. We aim to provide consistent shifts to our employees where possible so you can get your work / life balance.
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What benefits does Catholic Healthcare offer?
We offer lots of benefits including:
- Salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Career advancement opportunities across roles, business units and locations
- Discounted gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Scholarships
- Long service leave after just 5 years
- Award Recognition programs
And many more which may be role specific.
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What is Salary Packaging?
As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we offer our employees salary packaging which can help to maximize your salary and give you more $$$ to spend.
We have a partner called Smart Salary Salary Packaging Provider - Smartsalary who can help you get started with this once you are an employee.
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Do you offer hybrid working options?
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I've put an application in via Catholic Healthcare Careers page. What happens next?
Our Recruitment Specialists will review your application and if your skills and experience match with the roles we have available we will make contact to conduct a phone screen.
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Do you conduct interviews face to face or in person?
Our preference is to interview face to face however sometimes this may not be possible. In these cases, we can interview over Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
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How many referees will I need to provide if I am successful at interview?
We require two professional referees from people who have supervised your work. We will ask you to add their contact details to our reference checking system - Referoo. If you have difficulty meeting this requirement, please speak with you Recruitment Specialist who can help you to explore options.
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Will I need to do a Police Check?
If the role you are applying for is in Home Care or in our corporate office, you will be required to obtain a Police check. For those applying for a role in Residential Aged Care an NDIS Worker Screening Check will be required. Your Recruitment Specialist will advise you of how to obtain your Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening check.
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How long between interview to commencing work with Catholic Healthcare?
This depends on how quickly you complete our compliance process. This includes reference and police or NDIS checks, as well as other documents that may be required for the role.
After we receive all your compliance we do a final review of your suitability and then a start date can be negotiated with your hiring manager.
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If my application is not successful, will Catholic Healthcare consider me for other roles?
Yes, from time to time we do reach out to candidates who have applied for roles in the past. All of our roles are advertised on our careers page All Jobs (catholichealthcare.com.au) so checking this regularly or signing up for Job Alerts is a good option. You can also keep up to date with some of our latest news & jobs by following us on social media platforms - LinkedIn & Facebook.
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Does Catholic Healthcare provide visa sponsorship?
Yes, we regularly sponsor Registered Nurses. We typically offer 482 visas for new employees and can offer our current eligible employees Permanent Residency.
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I am an International Registered Nurse, and I am interested in working at Catholic Healthcare. How do I become eligible?
To work as a Registered Nurse in Australia you will require AHPRA. The link below provides information on gaining AHPRA registration in Australia.
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If I relocate for a role, will you assist me with the costs?
For regional Registered Nurse roles, we can assist you. Your Recruitment Specialist can provide details.
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Do I need to be Catholic to get a job at Catholic Healthcare?
No, Catholic Healthcare is a workplace that welcomes people from a diverse range of backgrounds & religions.
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I would like to do a student placement at Catholic Healthcare. Is this possible?
We welcome students completing their placements at Catholic Healthcare. We endeavor to accommodate students at their location of choice however this may not always be possible. If you are interested in completing your student placement at Catholic Healthcare please click on the link.
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Can CHL get me enrolled in the qualification if I don’t have experience or any relevant qualification to work in Aged Care?
Yes! Catholic Healthcare offers new to industry team members the opportunity to enroll and obtain qualifications such as Certificate III in individual Support, Certificate IV in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Chef apprenticeships and more. This will be at no cost to you.
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Are Uniforms provided?
Yes, uniforms are provided by Catholic Healthcare & you will receive this at your orientation day.
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Can I transfer between locations?
Yes. We are happy to assist our employees to work in a location of their choice. The timing of the transfer will be dependent on availability of a role and what has been mutually agreed with your manager.
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Do you offer hybrid working options?
Yes, we do for certain roles. Typically, these roles are not resident/client facing so tend to be corporate office.
-
Do I have to work a rotating roster?
No. We aim to provide consistent shifts to our employees where possible so you can get your work / life balance.
-
What benefits does Catholic Healthcare offer?
We offer lots of benefits including:
- Salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Career advancement opportunities across roles, business units and locations
- Discounted gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Scholarships
- Long service leave after just 5 years
- Award Recognition programs
And many more which may be role specific.
-
What is Salary Packaging?
As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we offer our employees salary packaging which can help to maximize your salary and give you more $$$ to spend.
We have a partner called Smart Salary Salary Packaging Provider - Smartsalary who can help you get started with this once you are an employee.
Staff Testimonials
Angie
Employee
“Every day I have the pleasure of assisting clients to remain in their homes, helping them with tasks to make life that bit easier and as comfortable as possible, for as long as possible.”
Mandi
Employee
What I enjoy most is working one-to-one with my clients. They are all different but have in common the need for some extra help, allowing them to remain independent at home.
Annette
Employee
Cathy is proud of the meaningful work she does in the community. She also praises Catholic Healthcare for playing its part. “Catholic Healthcare offered pastoral care in the community and residential aged care well before it became part of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Cathy
Employee